Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony H90

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was launched 23 months later than the H90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the LZ40 scores against the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ40 provides physical dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the LZ40 compared to the H90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and H90 is 67 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ40 and H90.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger LZ40 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.