Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony H90
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
(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 ZR1 vs Sony H90 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic ZR1 versus Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZR1 was introduced 3 years earlier than the H90 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZR1 scores versus the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Sony H90
ZR1 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic ZR1
H90 | ZR1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | July 2009 | Newer by 31 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Sony H90
ZR1 | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR1 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZR1 versus Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ZR1 against the H90.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and H90.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-07-27 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine V | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.10 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 lb) | 222g (0.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 | - | 290 photos |
Style 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $280 | $230 |