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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony H90

Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS30 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was introduced 11 months later than the H90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS30 matches up versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Sony H90

					

					

						
 ZS30 H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic ZS30

					

					

						
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony H90

					

					

						
 ZS30 H90 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS30 features external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS30 versus Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS30 vs the H90.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony H90 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and H90.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS30 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS30 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

						Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
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 good MP (18MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
36
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic ZS30
Street photography with Sony H90
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 lighter than average in class (198g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
46
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 includes tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
44
 incredible zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography information
Sony H90 Travel photography information
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 lighter than average in class (198g)
 features focus by touch
 good MP (18MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (384mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
44
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
 rather wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
35
 relatively wide (24mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (198 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic support
32
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than competition (222g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony H90 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ40 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.40 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 198g (0.44 lb) 222g (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 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 images 290 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $250 $230