Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax X90

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was introduced 3 years after the X90 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS35 matches up versus the X90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Pentax X90. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 features physical dimensions 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 X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS35 vs the X90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and X90 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and X90.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger ZS35 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.