Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax H90

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax H90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was brought out 4 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS35 matches up versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 enjoys outer measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS35 against the H90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and H90 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and H90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent ZS35 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.