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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H90

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony H90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was revealed 13 months prior to the H90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH25 scores vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony H90

 FH25 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FH25

 H90 FH25 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony H90

 FH25 H90 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH25 and the H90.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and H90.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FH25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH25
Street photography with Sony H90
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (222g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Screen LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 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 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 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
Battery life 250 shots 290 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $230