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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic SZ7 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was manufactured 24 months later than the E90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ7 grades against the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Pentax E90

 SZ7 E90 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic SZ7

 E90 SZ7 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax E90

 SZ7 E90 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ7 versus Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ7 against the E90.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ7 and E90.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic SZ7 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SZ7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography features
Pentax E90 Portrait photography features
34
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Street photography information
Pentax E90 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
Sports photography with Pentax E90
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography information
Pentax E90 Travel photography information
70
lighter than others in class (133g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
Landscape photography with Pentax E90
42
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
Vlogging with Pentax E90
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Pentax Optio E90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
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 Single Single
Cost at launch $199 $100