Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H90
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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Launched January 2017
- Replaced the Panasonic GH4
- Updated by Panasonic GH5 II
(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
- Revealed February 2012

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H90 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic GH5 and Sony H90, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and H90 (16MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

The GH5 was released 4 years after the H90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GH5 grades vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Sony H90
GH5 | H90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 60 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+1159k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic GH5
H90 | GH5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Sony H90
GH5 | H90 |
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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5 has got physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GH5 and Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GH5 versus the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and H90 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 and H90.
Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH5 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GH5 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2017-01-04 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 225 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,620k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 725 gr (1.60 lbs) | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 807 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 290 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Price at release | $1,298 | $230 |