Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax H90

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 & Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.