Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony H90

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ70 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was announced 17 months later than the H90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ70 matches up vs the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 features physical measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ70 and Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ70 and the H90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and H90 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and H90.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern FZ70 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.