Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E90
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Pentax E90
SZ7 | E90 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic SZ7
E90 | SZ7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax E90
SZ7 | E90 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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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 |