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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H90

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was manufactured within a month of the H90 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH6 grades against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony H90

		

		

			
 FH6 H90 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 H90 FH6 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony H90

		

		

			
 FH6 H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FH6 against the H90.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H90 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and H90.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
Portrait photography with Sony H90
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
36
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (119g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography details
Sony H90 Sports photography details
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 good battery (280 shots)
 max fps low (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
44
 incredible zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography advice
Sony H90 Travel photography advice
70
 good battery (280 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (119g)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (384mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
Landscape photography with Sony H90
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 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 good battery (280 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
44
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging information
Sony H90 Vlogging information
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 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 lighter than competitors in class (119g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic support
32
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone support
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 119g (0.26 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 photos 290 photos
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 feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $129 $230