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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H90

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS40
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H90 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was unveiled 23 months later than the H90 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS35 matches up vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony H90

 ZS35 H90 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic ZS35

 H90 ZS35 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony H90

 ZS35 H90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 comes with physical dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the ZS35 versus the H90.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and H90 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and H90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent ZS35 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
Portrait photography with Sony H90
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
Street photography with Sony H90
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others (305g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (222g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
Sony H90 Landscape photography information
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
Vlogging with Sony H90
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (305g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" 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
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $230