Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony T90
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Launched June 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS20
(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
- Revealed February 2009

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony T90 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS15 versus Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ZS15 was launched 3 years after the T90 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS15 matches up vs the T90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony T90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Sony T90
ZS15 | T90 | |||
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Revealed | June 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 41 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic ZS15
T90 | ZS15 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony T90
ZS15 | T90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS15 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS15 versus Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS15 versus the T90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and T90.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent ZS15 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-06-29 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208 gr (0.46 lbs) | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
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 | 260 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $279 | $259 |