Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony H90
Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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95 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
Panasonic SZ5
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced July 2012
Sony H90
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(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
- Launched February 2012
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Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic SZ5 and Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ5 scores against the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Sony H90
| SZ5 | H90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic SZ5
| H90 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Sony H90
| SZ5 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2012 |  | February 2012 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ5 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic SZ5 and Sony H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ5 vs the H90.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ5 and H90.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Panasonic SZ5 Street photography info
Sony H90 Street photography info
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competition in class (136g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lighter than competitors (222g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography information
Sony H90 Landscape photography information
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony H90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect 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) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 136 grams (0.30 lb) | 222 grams (0.49 lb) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| 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 |
| Price at launch | $195 | $230 |