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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax X90

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(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
Pentax X90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax X90

 SZ10 X90 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2010More recent by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Panasonic SZ10

 X90 SZ10 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax X90

 SZ10 X90 
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).

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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.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

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

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography details
Pentax X90 Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (177g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography details
Pentax X90 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography information
Pentax X90 Travel photography information
67
lighter than average (177g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (177g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax X90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Pentax X90
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