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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H90

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was introduced 13 months before the H90 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH2 scores vs the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony H90

 FH2 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FH2

 H90 FH2 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony H90

 FH2 H90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony H90 has sizing 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, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH2 and the H90.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and H90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
Sports photography with Sony H90
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
72
better than average battery power (270 shots)
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
Sony H90 Vlogging details
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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), 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 pictures 290 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack 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, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $149 $230