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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H90

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS2
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic TS1 and Sony H90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was manufactured 4 years before the H90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TS1 matches up vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Sony H90

 TS1 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic TS1

 H90 TS1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Sony H90

 TS1 H90 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS1 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TS1 compared to the H90.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and H90.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older TS1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography information
Sony H90 Travel photography information
61
environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-27 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 grams (0.42 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 290 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $230