Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony H90
90 Imaging
43 Features
58 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS45
(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
- Introduced February 2012
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony H90 Overview
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony H90 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Sony H90
ZS40 | H90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 23 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic ZS40
H90 | ZS40 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Sony H90
ZS40 | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS40 versus Sony H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ60 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | 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 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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 | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 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 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with AR coating | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 240 gr (0.53 lbs) | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 | 300 pictures | 290 pictures |
Battery format | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $450 | $230 |