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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
Sony H90
(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
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H90 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was introduced 13 months before the H90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH5 scores vs the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony H90

 FH5 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FH5

 H90 FH5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony H90

 FH5 H90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH5 and the H90.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and H90.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average (121 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography details
Sony H90 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH5
Travel photography with Sony H90
71
lighter than average (121 grams)
features focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
Landscape photography with Sony H90
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction 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), 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 pictures 290 pictures
Style 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 recording
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 price $169 $230