Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H90

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FZ300 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was manufactured 3 years after the H90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ300 scores vs the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 offers physical dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ300 and Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ300 and the H90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and H90 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and H90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony H90 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher FZ300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.