Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T90

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was released 23 months later than the T90 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH5 matches up vs the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH5 against the T90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and T90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH5 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent FH5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.