Panasonic FH1 vs Sony T900

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was introduced 11 months after the T900 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH1 grades versus the T900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. 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) and the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony T900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH1 vs the T900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and T900.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images but you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher FH1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.