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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony H90
(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
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS6 and Sony H90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was manufactured 2 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TS6 scores vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony H90

 TS6 H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2012Fresher by 35 months

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic TS6

 H90 TS6 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony H90

 TS6 H90 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS6 compared to the H90.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and H90.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher TS6 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography information
Sony H90 Travel photography information
72
better than average battery power (370 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (222g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
52
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
Vlogging with Sony H90
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 370 photos 290 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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 $300 $230