Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T90

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was released 23 months later than the T90 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH2 grades versus the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony T90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH2 compared to the T90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and T90.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FH2 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.