Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H90

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was revealed 3 months earlier than the H90 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 3D1 matches up vs the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 3D1 against the H90.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and H90.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.