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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E90

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS60
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
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was manufactured 5 years after the E90 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZS50 scores versus the E90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Pentax E90

 ZS50 E90 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 61 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic ZS50

 E90 ZS50 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax E90

 ZS50 E90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS50 comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS50 versus the E90.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and E90 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS50 and E90.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS50 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
Street photography with Pentax E90
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (243g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography advice
Pentax E90 Sports photography advice
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography factors
Pentax E90 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than others in class (243g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
Landscape photography with Pentax E90
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging features
Pentax E90 Vlogging features
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Pentax Optio E90
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 44 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 138 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $100