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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H90 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was unveiled 5 months before the H90 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH7 scores vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony H90

 FH7 H90 
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FH7

 H90 FH7 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony H90

 FH7 H90 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH7 compared to the H90.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and H90.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography features
Sony H90 Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Sony H90
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others (126g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others (126 grams)
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging info
Sony H90 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also called Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-09-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 126g (0.28 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photographs 290 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $149 $230