Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony H90
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Sony H90
ZS45 | H90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 35 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+579k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic ZS45
H90 | ZS45 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony H90
ZS45 | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS45 and Sony H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS45 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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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 |