Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax H90
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax H90 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZR1 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ZR1 was launched 6 months earlier than the H90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZR1 grades vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Pentax H90
ZR1 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic ZR1
H90 | ZR1 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax H90
ZR1 | H90 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZR1 versus Pentax H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ZR1 against the H90.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and H90.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-27 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine V | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) | 153 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $280 | $150 |