Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony H90
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
(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
- Revealed February 2012
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On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ40 was released 19 months before the H90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ40 scores vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Sony H90
| FZ40 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FZ40
| H90 | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Sony H90
| FZ40 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ40 provides external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ40 and the H90.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and H90 is 68 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and H90.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H90 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony H90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.50 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite | 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 494g (1.09 lb) | 222g (0.49 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $420 | $230 |