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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H90

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H90 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H90, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and H90 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was unveiled 5 years after the H90 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GH5S scores vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony H90

 GH5S H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2018February 2012More modern by 72 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k461kCrisper display (+1159k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic GH5S

 H90 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony H90

 GH5S H90 

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S features external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GH5S and the H90.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and H90 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and H90.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5S having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony H90 will give you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer GH5S should have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
62
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
Street photography with Sony H90
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography advice
Sony H90 Sports photography advice
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
69
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
Landscape photography with Sony H90
63
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging features
Sony H90 Vlogging features
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
does not have image stabilization
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3680 x 2760 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 290 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $2,498 $230