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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony H90

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
Sony H90
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony H90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Sony H90

 FZ80 H90 
IntroducedJanuary 2017February 2012Newer by 60 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FZ80

 H90 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony H90

 FZ80 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony H90 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
Portrait photography with Sony H90
58
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography info
Sony H90 Street photography info
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (616 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
Sports photography with Sony H90
57
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
59
provides touch focus
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition (616g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
Landscape photography with Sony H90
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (20mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competition (616 grams)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-01-04 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 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 330 pictures 290 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $230