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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E90

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS80
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
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and E90 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was released 7 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZS70 scores vs the E90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax E90

 ZS70 E90 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2010Fresher by 89 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic ZS70

 E90 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax E90

 ZS70 E90 

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS70 enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS70 compared to the E90.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and E90 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS70 and E90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS70 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography info
Pentax E90 Portrait photography info
54
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography advice
Pentax E90 Street photography advice
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (380 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E90 Travel photography highlights
79
great battery (380 CIPA)
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging features
Pentax E90 Vlogging features
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic port
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Pentax Optio E90
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-04-19 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 322g (0.71 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 life 380 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $450 $100