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Panasonic F5 vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Panasonic F5 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony T90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic F5 vs Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The F5 was launched 3 years later than the T90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the F5 grades against the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Sony T90

 F5 T90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic F5

 T90 F5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Sony T90

 F5 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic F5 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic F5 vs Sony T90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the F5 against the T90.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and T90.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic F5 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger F5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic F5
Sports photography with Sony T90
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic F5
Vlogging with Sony T90
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Sony T90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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