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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T900 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony T900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was launched 23 months later than the T900 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH2 scores versus the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony T900

 FH2 T900 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Panasonic FH2

 T900 FH2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony T900

 FH2 T900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony T900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FH2 versus the T900.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and T900.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent FH2 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than average (121g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (270 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography highlights
Sony T900 Travel photography highlights
72
great battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than average (121 grams)
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
Landscape photography with Sony T900
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
great battery power (270 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
Vlogging with Sony T900
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony T900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 270 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $149 $300