Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax H90

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was revealed 24 months after the H90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ1 matches up versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ1 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ1 versus the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and H90.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ1 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern SZ1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.