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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax H90

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS60
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS50 versus Pentax H90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was launched 5 years later than the H90 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS50 grades versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Pentax H90

 ZS50 H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 61 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic ZS50

 H90 ZS50 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax H90

 ZS50 H90 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS50 versus Pentax H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS50 compared to the H90.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and H90 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and H90.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent ZS50 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography info
Pentax H90 Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Street photography features
Pentax H90 Street photography features
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (243g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography advice
Pentax H90 Sports photography advice
43
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography details
Pentax H90 Travel photography details
66
lighter than others (243 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging info
Pentax H90 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (243g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Pentax Optio H90
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ70 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $350 $150