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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax H90

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS15
(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
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
  • Announced January 2010
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Pentax H90

 ZS15 H90 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2010More modern by 30 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic ZS15

 H90 ZS15 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax H90

 ZS15 H90 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and H90 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Street photography factors
Pentax H90 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (208g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography details
Pentax H90 Sports photography details
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography info
Pentax H90 Travel photography info
61
lighter than average in class (208g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (208 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Pentax Optio H90
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