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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax H90

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS100
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax H90 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax H90, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and H90 (12MP) and the ZS200 (1") and H90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was revealed 8 years after the H90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS200 matches up vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Pentax H90

 ZS200 H90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2010More modern by 99 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic ZS200

 H90 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax H90

 ZS200 H90 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 provides external measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS200 against the H90.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and H90 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and H90.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will result in greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger ZS200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS200
Street photography with Pentax H90
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography factors
Pentax H90 Sports photography factors
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (370 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
76
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography details
Pentax H90 Landscape photography details
70
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
36
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging highlights
Pentax H90 Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Pentax Optio H90
Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2018-02-13 2010-01-25
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., 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
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 gr (0.75 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 370 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $800 $150