Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H90
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Sony H90
TS1 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic TS1
H90 | TS1 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Sony H90
TS1 | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Panasonic TS1 and Sony H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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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 |