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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony T90 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 T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 FH6 vs Sony T90 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony T90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH6 was revealed 2 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH6 scores versus the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony T90

 FH6 T90 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic FH6

 T90 FH6 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony T90

 FH6 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony T90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FH6 compared to the T90.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and T90.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH6 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger FH6 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
Portrait photography with Sony T90
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography information
Sony T90 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (119g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
Sony T90 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
Travel photography with Sony T90
71
good battery power (280 shots)
lighter than others in class (119 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
Landscape photography with Sony T90
41
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging highlights
Sony T90 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (119g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (148g)
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony T90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119g (0.26 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
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 280 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $129 $259