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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony H90
(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
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H90 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic SZ3 versus Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was unveiled 11 months after the H90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ3 grades vs the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Sony H90

 SZ3 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic SZ3

 H90 SZ3 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Sony H90

 SZ3 H90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ3 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ3 against the H90.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and H90.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SZ3 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Street photography highlights
Sony H90 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
71
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
38
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging features
Sony H90 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 250 shots 290 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 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 launch $150 $230