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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W90 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic SZ7 versus Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was brought out 23 months later than the W90 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ7 matches up vs the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Pentax W90

 SZ7 W90 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic SZ7

 W90 SZ7 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax W90

 SZ7 W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ7 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ7 compared to the W90.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ7 and W90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ7 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SZ7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Street photography factors
Pentax W90 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography factors
Pentax W90 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
Travel photography with Pentax W90
70
lighter than others in class (133g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography info
Pentax W90 Landscape photography info
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
37
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging details
Pentax W90 Vlogging details
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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 mounting type 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 range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 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 reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $199 $120