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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2012
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was unveiled 2 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ5 matches up against the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Pentax W90

 SZ5 W90 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2010Fresher by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic SZ5

 W90 SZ5 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax W90

 SZ5 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ5 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ5 compared to the W90.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ5 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ5 and W90.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ5 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SZ5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography information
Pentax W90 Portrait photography information
34
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ5
Travel photography with Pentax W90
70
lighter than others (136g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
42
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ5
Vlogging with Pentax W90
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-07-18 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $195 $120