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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony H90

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic TS10 and Sony H90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS10 was launched 3 years before the H90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TS10 matches up vs the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Sony H90

 TS10 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic TS10

 H90 TS10 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Sony H90

 TS10 H90 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS10 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS10 and Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TS10 against the H90.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS10 and H90.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TS10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
Portrait photography with Sony H90
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Sony H90
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-21 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (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 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 - 290 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $230