Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony H90

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was announced 20 months prior to the H90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS5 grades against the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS5 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony H90 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS5 against the H90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS5 and H90.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.