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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W90

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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
  • Introduced February 2010
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was revealed 4 months later than the W90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ZS5 matches up against the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Pentax W90

 ZS5 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic ZS5

 W90 ZS5 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax W90

 ZS5 W90 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS5 features outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS5 and the W90.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and W90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and W90.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
27
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Street photography info
Pentax W90 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (214g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography factors
Pentax W90 Sports photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors (214g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Pentax Optio W90
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $120