Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony H90

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was revealed 6 years after the H90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS80 grades versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 has physical dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS80 and the H90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and H90 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and H90.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS80 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.