Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax H90

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS100 versus Pentax H90, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and H90 (12MP) and the ZS100 (1") and H90 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The ZS100 was released 6 years after the H90 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS100 scores vs the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS100 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS100 versus Pentax H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS100 versus the H90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and H90 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS100 and H90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS100 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent ZS100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.