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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T900 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T900 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was revealed 11 months after the T900 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH3 scores against the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony T900

 FH3 T900 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Panasonic FH3

 T900 FH3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony T900

 FH3 T900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH3 and the T900.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and T900.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger FH3 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
Portrait photography with Sony T900
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography information
Sony T900 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography advice
Sony T900 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
Landscape photography with Sony T900
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
Vlogging with Sony T900
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony T900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 143 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $300