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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was unveiled 7 months before the H90 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the LS5 matches up against the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Sony H90

 LS5 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic LS5

 H90 LS5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2011More modern by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Sony H90

 LS5 H90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 features physical measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the LS5 against the H90.

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and H90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony H90 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged LS5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
32
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography advice
Sony H90 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competitors (126g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography info
Sony H90 Landscape photography info
36
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging information
Sony H90 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-21 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 shots 290 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $294 $230