Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H90

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was announced 3 years after the H90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS60 matches up vs the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 has got outside dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS60 and the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and H90 is 88 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and H90.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS60 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.