Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E90

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax E90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and E90 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was revealed 6 years after the E90 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS60 matches up against the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS60 comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS60 versus Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS60 against the E90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and E90 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and E90.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern ZS60 should have a benefit in sensor technology.