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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS6 and Pentax Optio M90 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS6 ×
Pentax Optio M90 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS6Pentax Optio M90
BrandPanasonicPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberLS6M90
Camera formatCompactCompact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9799
Width (mm)2723
Height (mm)6259
Weight (g)172133
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.112.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2576 x 1932(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 1944(7.8 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.81.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
Lens5x Optical Zoom; 7 elements in 5 groups, 5 Aspherical lenses, 8 Aspherical surfacesPentax lens; 7 elements in 6 groups, 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 130.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.360.17 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)151
Macro focus range (cm)-0 - 2
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face / 9 pt / 1 pt3-point TTL contrast detection w/ tracking
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent
  • sunny
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/1000 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleMulti-segment
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Self Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Baby, SunsetAuto-Panorama, Sport, Landscape, Night Landscape, Self-Portrait, Night Portrait, Museum, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Beach, Party
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction.
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • soft flash
Flash range description0.6 - 4.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.6 - 2.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)Wide: 0.3 - 3.0m; Tele: 1.0 - 1.8m @ ISO 400
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1032
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.81.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)320200
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary D-LI108
Usable battery types
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary D-LI108 lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.0 edition
  • arcsoft media impression 2.0 for pentax
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black, pink or silver.-



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