Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H90
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Sony H90
FZ100 | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FZ100
H90 | FZ100 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony H90
FZ100 | H90 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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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 |