Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax W90
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Successor is Panasonic ZS50
(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
- Revealed February 2010
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax W90 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ZS45 was brought out 4 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS45 scores against the W90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Pentax W90
ZS45 | W90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | February 2010 | More recent by 60 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic ZS45
W90 | ZS45 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax W90
ZS45 | W90 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS45 has external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax W90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS45 versus the W90.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and W90.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern ZS45 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ57 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2010-02-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $300 | $120 |