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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony T90 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony T90 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony T90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was manufactured 11 months after the T90 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH22 scores versus the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony T90

 FH22 T90 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic FH22

 T90 FH22 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony T90

 FH22 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 provides external 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 T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FH22 against the T90.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and T90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH22 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FH22 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography details
Sony T90 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography highlights
Sony T90 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography details
Sony T90 Travel photography details
67
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography features
Sony T90 Landscape photography features
42
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony T90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 gr (0.37 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $259