Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H90

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.