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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax E90

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax E90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax E90

 ZS25 E90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic ZS25

 E90 ZS25 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax E90

 ZS25 E90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
Street photography with Pentax E90
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
Pentax E90 Sports photography advice
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
Pentax E90 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
supports touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
Landscape photography with Pentax E90
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
Pentax E90 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Pentax Optio E90
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 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 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
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 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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 One One
Retail pricing $300 $100