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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E90

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS20
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS15 versus Pentax E90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was manufactured 2 years later than the E90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS15 grades against the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Pentax E90

 ZS15 E90 
RevealedJune 2012January 2010Fresher by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic ZS15

 E90 ZS15 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax E90

 ZS15 E90 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS15 versus Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS15 versus the E90.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and E90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and E90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS15 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS15 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography details
Pentax E90 Portrait photography details
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manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
Street photography with Pentax E90
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (208g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
Sports photography with Pentax E90
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great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography advice
Pentax E90 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors (208 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (260 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography info
Pentax E90 Landscape photography info
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really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E90 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (208g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Pentax Optio E90
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-06-29 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208g (0.46 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $100