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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T90 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony T90

 FH5 T90 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic FH5

 T90 FH5 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony T90

 FH5 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T90 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH5
Street photography with Sony T90
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography highlights
Sony T90 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography features
Sony T90 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
features focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (148 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
Vlogging with Sony T90
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (148 grams)
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony T90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $169 $259