Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax H90

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was launched 24 months after the H90 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ7 scores vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ7 and the H90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ7 and H90.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ7 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SZ7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.