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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H90

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony H90

		

		

			
 3D1 H90 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic 3D1

		

		

			
 H90 3D1 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony H90

		

		

			
 3D1 H90 
AnnouncedNovember 2011February 2012Same age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
Analyze the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony H90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H90 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
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 comes with face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 decent MP (16MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography advice
Sony H90 Street photography advice
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
 no shutter priority
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (200 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 long zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Sony H90
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 features focus by touch
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 terrible battery (200 per charge)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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 lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (384mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography details
Sony H90 Landscape photography details
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 decently wide (25mm)
 bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 terrible battery (200 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 rather wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging information
Sony H90 Vlogging information
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 decently wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone port
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 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (222g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone support
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-11-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 290 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $670 $230