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Panasonic S1H vs Sony T90

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Panasonic S1H vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(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
Sony T90
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony T90

 S1H T90 
IntroducedAugust 2019February 2009More modern by 129 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k230kSharper screen (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic S1H

 T90 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony T90

 S1H T90 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony T90 size comparison

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

Panasonic S1H vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Sony T90
85
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
69
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography details
Sony T90 Sports photography details
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery (400 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography factors
Sony T90 Travel photography factors
64
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery (400 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography info
Sony T90 Landscape photography info
80
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery (400 CIPA)
36
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging advice
Sony T90 Vlogging advice
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony T90
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
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