Panasonic FH6 vs Sony T90

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").

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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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.