Panasonic S1H vs Sony T90
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5952 x 3988 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
- Introduced August 2019
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
- Introduced February 2009

Panasonic S1H vs Sony T90 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic S1H and Sony T90, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and T90 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and T90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

The S1H was launched 10 years after the T90 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S1H scores vs the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony T90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony T90
S1H | T90 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 129 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2330k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+2100k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic S1H
T90 | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony T90
S1H | T90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic S1H vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H enjoys external measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic S1H and Sony T90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S1H versus the T90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and T90 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and T90.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1H because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer S1H should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1H vs Sony T90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2019-08-28 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Available lenses | 30 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,330k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/320 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 5952x3988 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) | 148 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 400 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Price at release | $3,998 | $259 |