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Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H90

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ40
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
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H90 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic LZ30 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was manufactured 11 months after the H90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the LZ30 scores against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Sony H90

 LZ30 H90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic LZ30

 H90 LZ30 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Sony H90

 LZ30 H90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the LZ30 against the H90.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and H90 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ30 and H90.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern LZ30 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ30
Portrait photography with Sony H90
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Street photography highlights
Sony H90 Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (552 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography features
Sony H90 Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (380 shots)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
Travel photography with Sony H90
56
great battery life (380 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (552g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
45
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
22
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (552g)
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 552 grams (1.22 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 pictures 290 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $230