• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 280.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 676.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-TZ4 advantages over Pentax X90

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.76 vs 1.53 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 330 vs 255 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    36 mm vs 109 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    234g vs 438g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    3.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Pentax X90 advantages over Panasonic DMC-TZ4

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.33 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    676 mm vs 280 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 8.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    9 vs 4 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TZ5

Panasonic DMC-TZ4
Panasonic DMC-TZ5
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic DMC-TZ4 vs Panasonic DMC-TZ5

Pentax X90
Panasonic DMC-TZ5
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Thinner

Compare Pentax X90 vs Panasonic DMC-TZ5

Compared to Samsung HZ10W

Panasonic DMC-TZ4
Samsung HZ10W
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic DMC-TZ4 vs Samsung HZ10W

Pentax X90
Samsung HZ10W
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Panasonic DMC-TZ4
Panasonic DMC-ZS3
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • HDMI out

Compare Panasonic DMC-TZ4 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Pentax X90
Panasonic DMC-ZS3
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Pentax X90 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Compared to Pentax X70

Panasonic DMC-TZ4
Pentax X70
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic DMC-TZ4 vs Pentax X70

Pentax X90
Pentax X70
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Pentax X90 vs Pentax X70

Compared to Nikon P100

Panasonic DMC-TZ4
Nikon P100
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic DMC-TZ4 vs Nikon P100

Pentax X90
Nikon P100
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Manual focus

Compare Pentax X90 vs Nikon P100

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