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Panasonic S1H vs Sony H90

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Revealed August 2019
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S1H and Sony H90, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and H90 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and H90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was announced 7 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S1H grades versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony H90

 S1H H90 
ReleasedAugust 2019February 2012More recent by 92 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k461kSharper screen (+1869k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic S1H

 H90 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony H90

 S1H H90 

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has got exterior measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1H compared to the H90.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and H90 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and H90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1H having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will produce extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer S1H provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography features
Sony H90 Street photography features
69
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average (1,052 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Sony H90
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery power (400 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
heavier than average (1,052g)
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography highlights
Sony H90 Landscape photography highlights
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging info
Sony H90 Vlogging info
70
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
comes with mic socket
heavier than average (1,052g)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-08-28 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,330k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 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 400 shots 290 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Launch cost $3,998 $230