Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax E90
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Pentax E90
ZS7 | E90 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic ZS7
E90 | ZS7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax E90
ZS7 | E90 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Panasonic ZS7 versus Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and E90 is 91 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $100 |