Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T900
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39 Features
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96 Imaging
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
(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
- Announced February 2009
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Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FH5 was manufactured 23 months after the T900 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH5 scores versus the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony T900
| FH5 | T900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Panasonic FH5
| T900 | FH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony T900
| FH5 | T900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony T900 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH5 versus the T900.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and T900.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger FH5 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T900 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 | Motion JPEG |
| 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 pounds) | 143g (0.32 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $169 | $300 |