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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H90

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was manufactured 5 years later than the H90 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS70 scores versus the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony H90

 ZS70 H90 
LaunchedApril 2017February 2012More recent by 63 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic ZS70

 H90 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony H90

 ZS70 H90 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Sony H90 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ZS70 and the H90.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and H90 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and H90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS70 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
Sony H90 Portrait photography details
54
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
small sensor (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography info
Sony H90 Sports photography info
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
79
great battery power (380 per charge)
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
Sony H90 Landscape photography info
62
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
Sony H90 Vlogging advice
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-04-19 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 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 function
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 322g (0.71 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 380 photographs 290 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $450 $230