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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H90

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ200
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FZ100 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ100 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was revealed 19 months earlier than the H90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ100 matches up versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Sony H90

 FZ100 H90 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FZ100

 H90 FZ100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony H90

 FZ100 H90 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ100 features outside measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ100 versus Sony H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ100 against the H90.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and H90 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and H90.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony H90 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H90 Portrait photography highlights
53
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
36
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography highlights
Sony H90 Street photography highlights
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography features
Sony H90 Sports photography features
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ100
Travel photography with Sony H90
59
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (222g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
64
reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 - 290 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) 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
Launch price $500 $230