Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax E90

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS25 versus Pentax E90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was revealed 2 years later than the E90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS25 grades against the E90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS25 vs the E90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and E90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and E90.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern ZS25 will have a benefit in sensor tech.