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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax W90

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
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 ZS70 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was launched 7 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS70 matches up against the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax W90

 ZS70 W90 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2010More recent by 88 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic ZS70

 W90 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax W90

 ZS70 W90 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS70 features external 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) while the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax W90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ZS70 against the W90.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and W90 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS70 and W90.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent ZS70 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography details
Pentax W90 Street photography details
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
sensor is small (1/2.3")
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography info
Pentax W90 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography info
Pentax W90 Travel photography info
79
great battery pack (380 shots)
includes focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
Pentax W90 Landscape photography advice
62
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
37
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
Pentax W90 Vlogging information
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone support
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Pentax Optio W90
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2017-04-19 2010-02-24
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 surface 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.71 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 life 380 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $450 $120