Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony H90

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was unveiled 23 months after the H90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS40 grades vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS40 has outer dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS40 against the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS40 and H90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS40 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS40 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.