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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony T99

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony T99 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony T99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out 2 years after the T99 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH10 matches up versus the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony T99

 FH10 T99 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic FH10

 T99 FH10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony T99

 FH10 T99 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 has outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony T99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FH10 compared to the T99.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and T99 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and T99.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH10 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent FH10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T99 Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography features
Sony T99 Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography highlights
Sony T99 Sports photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (103g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
Vlogging with Sony T99
31
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony T99
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $110 $179