Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T90
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Sony T90
ZS1 | T90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic ZS1
T90 | ZS1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony T90
ZS1 | T90 | |||
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Released | May 2009 | February 2009 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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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 |