Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony H90
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Launched January 2009
(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
- Launched February 2012

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony H90 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FZ28 was launched 4 years before the H90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ28 grades against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Sony H90
FZ28 | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FZ28
H90 | FZ28 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony H90
FZ28 | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 provides outside measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and 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).
Compare the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ28 versus the H90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and H90 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and H90.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony H90 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be behind in sensor tech.

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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 417g (0.92 lb) | 222g (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 27 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 17.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 79 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $599 | $230 |