Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax X90
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
(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
- Revealed July 2010
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Here, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and X90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS1 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the X90 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS1 matches up vs the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Pentax X90
| ZS1 | X90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Panasonic ZS1
| X90 | ZS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | May 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax X90
| ZS1 | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS1 features outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS1 against the X90.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and X90 is 91 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS1 and X90.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS1 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax X90 will show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Pentax X90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Pentax X90 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ6 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2010-07-06 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 9.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | 229 gr (0.50 lbs) | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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-L106 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $0 | $350 |
