Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX90V

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX90V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was brought out 6 years before the HX90V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH1 scores against the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH1 versus the HX90V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and HX90V.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FH1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.