Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H90
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35 Features
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91 Imaging
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Launched August 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Old Model is Panasonic TS2
- Renewed by Panasonic TS4
(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
- Revealed February 2012

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H90 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic TS3 versus Sony H90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TS3 was launched 6 months prior to the H90 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the TS3 scores versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony H90
TS3 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic TS3
H90 | TS3 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony H90
TS3 | H90 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS3 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Panasonic TS3 versus Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TS3 compared to the H90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and H90.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT3 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 197 gr (0.43 lbs) | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 310 shots | 290 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | 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 | One | One |
Retail pricing | $380 | $230 |