Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H90
95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
(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 SZ1 vs Sony H90 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic SZ1 versus Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SZ1 was introduced at a similar time to the H90 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ1 grades versus the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Sony H90
SZ1 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic SZ1
H90 | SZ1 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony H90
SZ1 | H90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ1 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic SZ1 versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ1 versus the H90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ1 and H90.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.

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Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 131g (0.29 lb) | 222g (0.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 290 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $179 | $230 |