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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H90

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(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
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony H90

 TS3 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic TS3

 H90 TS3 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony H90

 TS3 H90 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H90 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
Sony H90 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography highlights
Sony H90 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography info
Sony H90 Travel photography info
63
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
Landscape photography with Sony H90
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging info
Sony H90 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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