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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
Sony H90
(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
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was released 3 years earlier than the H90 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS3 grades vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Sony H90

 ZS3 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic ZS3

 H90 ZS3 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2009Fresher by 34 months
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony H90

 ZS3 H90 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS3 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ZS3 and the H90.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS3 and H90.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H90 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older ZS3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
Sports photography with Sony H90
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
Travel photography with Sony H90
63
lighter than competition (229g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
35
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging advice
Sony H90 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS3 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229 grams (0.50 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 290 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $230