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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was manufactured 17 months later than the W90 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS7 scores against the W90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Pentax W90

 ZS7 W90 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic ZS7

 W90 ZS7 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax W90

 ZS7 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 comes with 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) and the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS7 versus the W90.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and W90.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger ZS7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W90 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Street photography highlights
Pentax W90 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (218g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography info
Pentax W90 Landscape photography info
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging features
Pentax W90 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Pentax Optio W90
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-02-24
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 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.90 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
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 file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $120