Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax H90

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax H90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was introduced 5 months after the H90 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS5 matches up vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS5 offers outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS5 against the H90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and H90 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and H90.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.