Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H90
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Announced July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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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The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ47 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FZ47 was released 7 months before the H90 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ47 matches up against the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Sony H90
| FZ47 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FZ47
| H90 | FZ47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Sony H90
| FZ47 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ47 against the H90.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and H90 is 68 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ47 and H90.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
| Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FZ48 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-07-21 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine FHD | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 498 gr (1.10 lb) | 222 gr (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 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 | 400 photographs | 290 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $379 | $230 |