Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax H90

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.