Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax H90

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

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.

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

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.