Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax X90

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was introduced 4 years after the X90 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS45 grades versus the X90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Pentax X90. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS45 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax X90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS45 against the X90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and X90 is 91 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS45 and X90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer ZS45 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.