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Panasonic F5 vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Panasonic F5 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony T900 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic F5 versus Sony T900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The F5 was announced 3 years after the T900 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the F5 grades versus the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Sony T900

 F5 T900 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Panasonic F5

 T900 F5 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Sony T900

 F5 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic F5 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic F5 versus Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the F5 versus the T900.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and T900.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic F5 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent F5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography info
Sony T900 Portrait photography info
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
Landscape photography with Sony T900
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic F5
Vlogging with Sony T900
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Sony T900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $100 $300