Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T99
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38 Features
31 Overall
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96 Imaging
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Announced July 2010
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T99 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH5 was unveiled 7 months after the T99 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH5 matches up versus the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony T99
FH5 | T99 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic FH5
T99 | FH5 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony T99
FH5 | T99 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH5 vs the T99.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and T99.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH5 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent FH5 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $169 | $179 |