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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H90

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
41 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was launched very close to the H90 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ7 matches up vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Sony H90

          

          

            
 SZ7 H90 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic SZ7

          

          

            
 H90 SZ7 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony H90

          

          

            
 SZ7 H90 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ7 features outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ7 against the H90.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H90 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and H90.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H90 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively.

            Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography features
Sony H90 Portrait photography features
33
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
36
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (222g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
 great zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
70
 lighter than competition in class (133g)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great zoom (250mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
 lighter than competition in class (222g)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great zoom (384mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H90 Landscape photography highlights
42
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
Vlogging with Sony H90
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic port
32
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic port
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H90 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection 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)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.60 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
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 220 images 290 images
Battery form 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $199 $230