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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax H90

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax H90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was released 8 years after the H90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ZS80 matches up vs the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Pentax H90

 ZS80 H90 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2010More modern by 99 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic ZS80

 H90 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax H90

 ZS80 H90 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS80 vs the H90.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and H90 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and H90.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern ZS80 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography information
Pentax H90 Portrait photography information
54
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography features
Pentax H90 Sports photography features
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography factors
Pentax H90 Travel photography factors
79
good battery power (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging details
Pentax H90 Vlogging details
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rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Pentax Optio H90
Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-02-18 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes 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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 327 gr (0.72 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life 380 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $448 $150