Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony H90

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony H90, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and H90 (16MP) and the ZS100 (1") and H90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS100 was announced 3 years after the H90 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ZS100 scores versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS100 vs the H90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and H90 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS100 and H90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS100 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer ZS100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.