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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ81 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

4.41 in
2.52 in
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ81 Digital Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ81
4.02 in
2.29 in
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Digital Camera
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
3
3.5 out of 5
3 user ratings
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4 stars
66 %
3 stars
33 %
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14
3.8 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
11 %
4 stars
77 %
3 stars
11 %
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User rating
41
4.2 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
46 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
2 %
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48
4.1 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
43 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ81Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ81
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sensor typeCCDCMOS

Image

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • Auto
  • 80
  • 3200
  • 12800
ISO minimum8080
ISO maximum640012800
Maximum image resolution4896 x 3672 px4896 x 3264 px
White balance modes
  • Incandescent
  • Cloudy
  • Flash
  • Daylight
  • Halogen
  • Shade
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Push
  • Shade
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
  • EXIF
  • JPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Black&White
Image stabilizeryesyes

Optics and focus

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Optical zoom30.0 x30.0 x
Digital zoom2.0 x120.0 x
Maximum aperture3.33.5
Focus adjustmentMotorised driveAuto/Manual
AutofocusTTL contrast detection
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Macro focus range1.18 in1.97 in
Image stabiliserOpticalOptical

Screen and viewfinder

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ81Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ81
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
Screen technologyLCDLCD
Touch screenyesno
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Viewfinder resolution1166000.0 px638400.0 px
Viewfinder magnification2.59 x0.5 x

Photography features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ81Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ81
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s30.0 s
Self-timer delay
  • 10
  • 2sec
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
Flash modes
  • Fill-in mode
  • Slow synchro
  • Auto mode
  • Flash off
  • Redeye reduction
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Slow Sync
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Children
  • Flower
  • Food
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Landscape
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Pet
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset

Videography features

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyesyes
HD type4K Ultra HDFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
Max resolution (highest frame rate)3840 x 21601920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)25.0 fps60.0 fps

Audio features

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Built-in microphoneyesyes

Design

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Body typeCompactCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • Silver
Black

Dimensions

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ81Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ81
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Weight8.47 oz7.69 oz
Width4.41 in4.02 in
Height2.52 in2.29 in
Depth1.5 in1.39 in

Storage

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Compatible memory cards
  • SD Memory Card
  • SDXC Memory Card
  • SDHC Memory Card
  • MS Duo
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS PRO Duo HS
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
  • MicroSDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC

Power

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)320390
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1025.0 mAh1240.0 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V3.6 V
Number of batteries supported11
AC adapter includedyesY

Connectivity

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
HDMIyesyes
HDMI connector typeMicroMicro
USB version2.02.0
PictBridgeyesno
NFCnoyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes

Other features

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
GPSnoyes

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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