Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony H90

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was introduced 4 years after the H90 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ80 matches up against the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ80 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ80 and the H90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and H90 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ80 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent FZ80 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.