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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax H90

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(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
Pentax H90
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Pentax H90

 ZS7 H90 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic ZS7

 H90 ZS7 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax H90

 ZS7 H90 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and H90 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography highlights
Pentax H90 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography features
Pentax H90 Travel photography features
63
lighter than average (218 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography details
Pentax H90 Landscape photography details
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging features
Pentax H90 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Pentax Optio H90
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