- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 10.1 megapixels
- 32.00mm - 95.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Pentax E90 Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic ZS15 Review.
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | E90 | ZS15 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | TZ25 | |
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $99.95 | $279.99 |
| Street Price: | $272.57 | |
| Date Available: | 2010-02-15 | 2012-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
6.0 oz
(170 g)
includes batteries |
7.3 oz
(208 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.6 x
2.4 x
1.1 in. (92 x 61 x 28 mm) |
4.1 x
2.3 x
1.3 in. (105 x 58 x 33 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 12.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.69 microns | 1.54 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/15)
320x240 (30/15) |
1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVCHD, MP4 |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Pentax Zoom; 7 elements, 6 groups, 3 aspheric | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 1 ED element |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 32 - 95mm | 24 - 384mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5.7 - 17.1mm | 4.3 - 68.8mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 16.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.9 (wide) - f/5.2 (tele) | f/3.3 - 6.3 (W) / f/5.9 - 6.3 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
10 -
60 cm 3.9 - 23.6 in |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 5.7x | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 3 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | Auto (100-800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; Digital SR 100-1600 (5M) | Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 4 sec | 1/4000 - 15 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL Multi-Segment | Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | , Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Half Length Portrait, Movie, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR (5M), Kids, Pet, Food, Natural Skin Tone, Candlelight, Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Frame Composite (3M), Sunset | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, Underwater; 3D Photo, Creative Control (Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, High Dynamic, Toy Effect, Miniature, Soft Focus) |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | 18’ (wide, auto ISO), 9.8’ (tele, auto ISO) | 0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.5m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | ||
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVCHD, MP4 |
| Included Memory: | 6.0 MB | 17.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | built-in memory |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | DC Input | Mini HDMI, DC input |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 4 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 600 shots (Lithium AA) | 260 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | 2 x AA | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable | 3.6V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 2 x AA Alkaline disposables | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | No | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | CD-ROM S-SW104 | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 Advanced Edition, Adobe Reader |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Available in Black or Wine Red. | Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Movies, High-speed Burst modes. Available in black or silver. |
