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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax E90

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS40
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 ZS35 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax E90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was released 4 years after the E90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS35 matches up vs the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax E90

 ZS35 E90 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic ZS35

 E90 ZS35 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax E90

 ZS35 E90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 provides outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS35 versus the E90.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and E90 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and E90.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS35 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS35 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography info
Pentax E90 Portrait photography info
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
Sports photography with Pentax E90
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
Pentax E90 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
Landscape photography with Pentax E90
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Pentax Optio E90
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 21 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 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
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $100