Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H90
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Released August 2018
- Old Model is Panasonic LX100
(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
- Revealed February 2012
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H90 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H90, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe LX100 II was revealed 6 years after the H90 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LX100 II matches up against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony H90
LX100 II | H90 | |||
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Revealed | August 2018 | February 2012 | More modern by 79 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 1240k | 461k | Sharper display (+779k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic LX100 II
H90 | LX100 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony H90
LX100 II | H90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II has outside dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the LX100 II vs the H90.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and H90 is 81 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and H90.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will deliver greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2018-08-22 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,240k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 3.70 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 392g (0.86 lbs) | 222g (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | 290 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $998 | $230 |