Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax X90
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Introduced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Launched July 2010

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax X90 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic SZ10 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SZ10 was launched 4 years later than the X90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ10 scores against the X90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax X90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Pentax X90. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax X90
SZ10 | X90 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 55 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Panasonic SZ10
X90 | SZ10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax X90
SZ10 | X90 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ10 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic SZ10 versus Pentax X90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 against the X90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and X90 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and X90.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer SZ10 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Pentax X90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Pentax X90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.4fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 9.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 177 gr (0.39 lb) | 428 gr (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
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 | 200 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-L106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $350 |