Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax H90
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched January 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
- Successor is Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax H90 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Panasonic ZS30 versus Pentax H90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ZS30 was announced 2 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS30 scores vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Pentax H90
ZS30 | H90 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic ZS30
H90 | ZS30 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax H90
ZS30 | H90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS30 has got external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS30 versus Pentax H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS30 versus the H90.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and H90 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and H90.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to produce extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern ZS30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
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), 320 x 240 (220 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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 198 gr (0.44 lbs) | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 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 |
Launch price | $250 | $150 |