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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T99

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T99 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T99 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was unveiled 7 months after the T99 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH2 scores versus the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony T99

 FH2 T99 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic FH2

 T99 FH2 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony T99

 FH2 T99 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH2 versus the T99.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and T99.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern FH2 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography factors
Sony T99 Portrait photography factors
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (121g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (270 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
Travel photography with Sony T99
72
great battery life (270 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (121g)
has touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T99 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
great battery life (270 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony T99
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $149 $179