Panasonic G1 vs Sony H90

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic G1 versus Sony H90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The G1 was introduced 4 years earlier than the H90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the G1 grades vs the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G1 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G1 versus Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G1 versus the H90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and H90 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 and H90.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony H90 will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older G1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.