Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W90

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was announced 12 months later than the W90 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS10 matches up against the W90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 has outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS10 compared to the W90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and W90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher ZS10 will have an advantage in sensor tech.