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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H90

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H90 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH22 and Sony H90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was revealed 3 years before the H90 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH22 matches up against the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony H90

 FH22 H90 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FH22

 H90 FH22 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony H90

 FH22 H90 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH22 against the H90.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and H90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony H90 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Sony H90
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
67
supports focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
Vlogging with Sony H90
30
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Other name Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 290 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $230