Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H90

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was brought out 2 months after the H90 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS20 grades against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS20 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony H90 has sizing 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 ZS20 vs Sony H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS20 and the H90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and H90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony H90 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.