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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T90

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Released February 2009
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T90 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS1 versus Sony T90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very comparable but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and T90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The ZS1 was unveiled 3 months after the T90 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS1 grades against the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Sony T90

 ZS1 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic ZS1

 T90 ZS1 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony T90

 ZS1 T90 
ReleasedMay 2009February 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS1 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS1 versus Sony T90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS1 against the T90.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS1 and T90.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS1 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony T90 will provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography details
Sony T90 Portrait photography details
25
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography info
Sony T90 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography information
Sony T90 Travel photography information
63
lighter than others (229 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (148 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Sony T90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ6 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 229 grams (0.50 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $259