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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax H90

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS80
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 ZS70 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax H90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was brought out 7 years after the H90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS70 scores vs the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax H90

 ZS70 H90 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2010More modern by 89 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic ZS70

 H90 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax H90

 ZS70 H90 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS70 provides external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS70 and the H90.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and H90 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS70 and H90.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS70 to render greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer ZS70 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
54
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography details
Pentax H90 Street photography details
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
Pentax H90 Sports photography advice
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (380 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
79
great battery (380 CIPA)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography information
Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
62
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
36
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
Pentax H90 Vlogging highlights
74
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Pentax Optio H90
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-04-19 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 322 grams (0.71 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 life 380 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $450 $150