Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H90
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Sony H90
SZ3 | H90 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic SZ3
H90 | SZ3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Sony H90
SZ3 | H90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Panasonic SZ3 versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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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 |