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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS8
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
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was revealed 7 months before the H90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS7 scores vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Sony H90

 ZS7 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic ZS7

 H90 ZS7 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2011Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony H90

 ZS7 H90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS7 comes with external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS7 compared to the H90.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and H90.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older ZS7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H90 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Street photography advice
Sony H90 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
Sports photography with Sony H90
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
38
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
Vlogging with Sony H90
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II BIONZ
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $350 $230