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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax E90

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS8
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS7 versus Pentax E90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was brought out 18 months later than the E90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS7 matches up vs the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Pentax E90

 ZS7 E90 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic ZS7

 E90 ZS7 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax E90

 ZS7 E90 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS7 features outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ZS7 compared to the E90.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and E90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS7 and E90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS7 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger ZS7 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography details
Pentax E90 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Street photography details
Pentax E90 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography factors
Pentax E90 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
Travel photography with Pentax E90
63
lighter than others in class (218g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E90 Landscape photography highlights
38
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
Pentax E90 Vlogging details
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Pentax Optio E90
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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