Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax X90

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS20 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was announced 22 months after the X90 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS20 scores versus the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Pentax X90. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS20 offers outside measurements 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 X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS20 versus Pentax X90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS20 and the X90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and X90 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and X90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent ZS20 provides a benefit in sensor tech.