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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax H90

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax H90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was unveiled 13 months after the H90 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS10 matches up vs the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax H90

 ZS10 H90 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic ZS10

 H90 ZS10 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax H90

 ZS10 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 has outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS10 vs the H90.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and H90 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and H90.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS10 to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern ZS10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography factors
Pentax H90 Portrait photography factors
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography features
Pentax H90 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others (219 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography details
Pentax H90 Sports photography details
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography details
Pentax H90 Travel photography details
67
lighter than others (219g)
includes focus by touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging info
Pentax H90 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Pentax Optio H90
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-25 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 life 260 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $150