Panasonic FH20 vs Sony T900
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
(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
- Announced February 2009
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The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FH20 and Sony T900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH20 was released 11 months after the T900 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH20 matches up versus the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony T900
| FH20 | T900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Panasonic FH20
| T900 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony T900
| FH20 | T900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH20 compared to the T900.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and T900 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and T900.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern FH20 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony T900 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 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 | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) | 143 grams (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $179 | $300 |