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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax H90

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS7
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax H90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was introduced 18 months later than the H90 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS8 scores against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Pentax H90

 ZS8 H90 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic ZS8

 H90 ZS8 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax H90

 ZS8 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS8 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS8 versus the H90.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and H90 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and H90.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS8 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax H90 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Street photography factors
Pentax H90 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS8
Sports photography with Pentax H90
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography highlights
Pentax H90 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (210g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging info
Pentax H90 Vlogging info
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Pentax Optio H90
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 gr (0.46 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 340 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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