Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H90
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Replaced the Panasonic TS1
- Successor is Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H90 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H90, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TS2 was introduced 3 years earlier than the H90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS2 matches up vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS2 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony H90
TS2 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic TS2
H90 | TS2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony H90
TS2 | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS2 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TS2 against the H90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and H90.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony H90 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older TS2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT2 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-26 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.10 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | AVCHD Lite | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 pounds) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
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 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 | - | 290 pictures |
Form of battery | - | 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 media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $230 |