Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H90

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H90, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FS15 was released 4 years prior to the H90 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FS15 grades versus the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FS15 compared to the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and H90.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H90 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older FS15 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.