Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H90
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
(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
- Introduced February 2012
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H90 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the H90 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH1 matches up versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony H90
FH1 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FH1
H90 | FH1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 26 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony H90
FH1 | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FH1 and the H90.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and H90.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony H90 to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 163g (0.36 lb) | 222g (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 290 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $150 | $230 |