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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H90

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
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 FH27 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FH27 and Sony H90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was announced 13 months earlier than the H90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH27 scores versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony H90

 FH27 H90 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FH27

 H90 FH27 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony H90

 FH27 H90 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH27 and Sony H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH27 and the H90.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and H90.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The older FH27 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography advice
Sony H90 Portrait photography advice
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography factors
Sony H90 Travel photography factors
68
includes focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (222g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H90 Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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
Microphone 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 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 222 gr (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 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
Battery life 250 pictures 290 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Launch pricing $229 $230