Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E90
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Released January 2016
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
(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

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E90 Overview
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").

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.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax E90
ZS60 | E90 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 73 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic ZS60
E90 | ZS60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax E90
ZS60 | E90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
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.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
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.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-01-05 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 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 | 4896 x 3672 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 6cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (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 | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 282 gr (0.62 lb) | 145 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 37 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 109 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $248 | $100 |