Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T900
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony T900
FH2 | T900 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Panasonic FH2
T900 | FH2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony T900
FH2 | T900 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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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 |