Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax H90
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- New Model is Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax H90 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS7 versus Pentax H90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS7 was released 18 months after the H90 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS7 grades vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Pentax H90
ZS7 | H90 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic ZS7
H90 | ZS7 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax H90
ZS7 | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 features physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS7 versus Pentax H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS7 compared to the H90.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and H90 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and H90.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger ZS7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ10 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 lb) | 153g (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $150 |