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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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
  • Released February 2009
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T90 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was announced 11 months later than the T90 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH3 matches up against the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony T90

 FH3 T90 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic FH3

 T90 FH3 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony T90

 FH3 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 provides 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) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH3 vs the T90.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and T90.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH3 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer FH3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography info
Sony T90 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
Sony T90 Travel photography factors
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (148g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (148g)
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony T90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design 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 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
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $160 $259