Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T90
94 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T90 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
- Released January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony T90
FH3 | T90 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic FH3
T90 | FH3 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony T90
FH3 | T90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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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 |