Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H90
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
(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
- Launched February 2012
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H90 Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FH3 and Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH3 was launched 3 years prior to the H90 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH3 grades vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony H90
FH3 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FH3
H90 | FH3 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 26 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony H90
FH3 | H90 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH3 and Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH3 versus the H90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and H90.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony H90 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (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 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lb) | 222g (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 290 pictures |
Battery style | - | 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 type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $160 | $230 |