Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax W90

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.