Compare Panasonic ZS50 with Sony HX90V

Panasonic ZS50 with Sony HX90V Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 and Sony HX90V Main Features

January, 2015

April, 2015

12 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

18 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

24-720 mm (30x) F3.3-6.4 Zoom Lens

24-720 mm (30x) F3.5-6.4 Zoom Lens

80 - 6400 ISO

80 - 12800 ISO

5-axis Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Screen

3" Tilting Screen

Electronic Viewfinder

1166k dot Electronic viewfinder

638k dot Electronic viewfinder

10.0 fps continuous shooting

1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-In Wireless

Built-In GPS

111 x 65 x 34 mm, 243g.

102 x 58 x 36 mm, 245g.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V with Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Overview

Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Both of these models were released in 2015. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V is greater than that of Lumix DMC-ZS50. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have 5-axis Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder Lumix DMC-ZS50 has a higher resolution of 1166k dots, Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V has a resolution of 638k dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General	Lumix DMC-ZS50	Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Brand	Panasonic	Sony
Model	Lumix DMC-ZS50	Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Announced	January, 2015	April, 2015
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Lens
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses	0	0
Macro Focus Range	3	5
Screen
Screen Size	3"	3"
Screen Type	Fixed	Tilting
Screen Resolution	1040k pixels	921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	1166
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.46	0.5
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	23	0
Number of Cross Focus Points	0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed	1/4 sec	1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed	1/2000 sec	1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	6.40	5.40
Flash Modes	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off	Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range	±2 EV	±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size	1/2.3	1/2.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions	6.16 x 4.62 mm	6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area	28.5 mm²	28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution	12 MP	18 MP
Max Image Resolution	4000 x 3000	4896 x 3672
Max Native ISO	6400	12800
Min Native ISO	80	80
Max Boosted ISO	0	0
Min Boosted ISO	0	0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, AVCHD	AVCHD, XAVC S
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS	None	Built-In
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life	300 shots	360 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Model		NP-BX1
Physical
Weight	243 g	245 g
Physical Dimensions	111 x 65 x 34 mm	102 x 58 x 36 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal	SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage Slots	1	1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly