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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E90

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS25
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was released 2 years later than the E90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS20 matches up against the E90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Pentax E90

 ZS20 E90 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2010Fresher by 28 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic ZS20

 E90 ZS20 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax E90

 ZS20 E90 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS20 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS20 versus the E90.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and E90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and E90.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher ZS20 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography information
Pentax E90 Portrait photography information
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography features
Pentax E90 Sports photography features
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography advice
Pentax E90 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography information
Pentax E90 Landscape photography information
42
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E90 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Pentax Optio E90
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-04-26 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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), 320 x 240 (220 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $349 $100