Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax H90
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36 Features
37 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
(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
- Announced January 2010
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax H90 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax H90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS15 was launched 2 years after the H90 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS15 grades versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Pentax H90
ZS15 | H90 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 30 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic ZS15
H90 | ZS15 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax H90
ZS15 | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS15 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ZS15 compared to the H90.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and H90 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS15 and H90.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher ZS15 will have an edge in sensor technology.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-06-29 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208 grams (0.46 lbs) | 153 grams (0.34 lbs) |
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 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 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $279 | $150 |