Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX90V

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX90V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was brought out 5 years prior to the HX90V and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH2 grades against the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 has got external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH2 versus the HX90V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and HX90V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and HX90V.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX90V to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.