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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(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
Sony H90
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony H90

 FH1 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FH1

 H90 FH1 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony H90

 FH1 H90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
Portrait photography with Sony H90
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
Sony H90 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (222g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Sony H90
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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