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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS30 and Sony H90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was brought out 2 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TS30 grades vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony H90

 TS30 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2012More recent by 35 months

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic TS30

 H90 TS30 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony H90

 TS30 H90 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS30 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TS30 and the H90.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and H90.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher TS30 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
36
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS30
Street photography with Sony H90
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography information
Sony H90 Travel photography information
74
lighter than competition in class (142g)
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (222g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
44
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging features
Sony H90 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.3 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 250 photographs 290 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Cost at release $180 $230