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Panasonic S1R vs Sony H90

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic S1R vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic S1R versus Sony H90, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and H90 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and H90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was released 7 years later than the H90 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the S1R matches up against the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony H90

 S1R H90 
RevealedFebruary 2019February 2012Fresher by 85 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k461kSharper display (+1639k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic S1R

 H90 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony H90

 S1R H90 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R enjoys external dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1R versus Sony H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S1R vs the H90.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and H90 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and H90.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1R will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer S1R is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
Portrait photography with Sony H90
87
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count great (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography highlights
Sony H90 Street photography highlights
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (1,020 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Sony H90
60
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count great (47 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (360 per charge)
heavier than others (1,020g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (222g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography info
Sony H90 Landscape photography info
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
terrible battery pack (360 per charge)
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
32
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than others (1,020 grams)
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-02-01 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8000 x 6000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 290 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Retail cost $3,698 $230