Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony H90
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![Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80/Panasonic-ZS80-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90/Sony-H90-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
(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
- Released February 2012
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony H90 Overview
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.
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony H90 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony H90
ZS80 | H90 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 73 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+579k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic ZS80
H90 | ZS80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony H90
ZS80 | H90 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony H90 size comparison Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony H90 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and H90 is 86 and 91 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Also Known as | Lumix DC-TZ95 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2018-02-18 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 327 gr (0.72 lb) | 222 gr (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | 380 photographs | 290 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $448 | $230 |