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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS50
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 ZS45 vs Sony H90 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was introduced 2 years after the H90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS45 grades against the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Sony H90

 ZS45 H90 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2012Newer by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic ZS45

 H90 ZS45 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony H90

 ZS45 H90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS45 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS45 versus the H90.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS45 and H90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern ZS45 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H90 Portrait photography highlights
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decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (249g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (350 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
71
great battery power (350 shots)
lighter than others in class (249 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
Landscape photography with Sony H90
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging info
Sony H90 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (249 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" 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 350 images 290 images
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $230