Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H90
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
41
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
41
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
37
91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
37
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
Sony H90
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS25 matches up against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony H90
| ZS25 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic ZS25
| H90 | ZS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony H90
| ZS25 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS25 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 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).
Look at the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS25 against the H90.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and H90.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer ZS25 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography advice
Sony H90 Portrait photography advice
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
Sony H90 Street photography info
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (193 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sony H90 Sports photography advice
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
Travel photography with Sony H90
lighter than average (193 grams)
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lighter than average in class (222g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography info
Sony H90 Landscape photography info
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging info
Sony H90 Vlogging info
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lb) | 222 grams (0.49 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 images | 290 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $300 | $230 |
