Panasonic FH7 vs Sony T90
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
- Announced February 2009

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony T90 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FH7 was brought out 2 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH7 grades vs the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony T90
FH7 | T90 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic FH7
T90 | FH7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony T90
FH7 | T90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 features outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony T90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH7 compared to the T90.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and T90.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher FH7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-09-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | 126g (0.28 pounds) | 148g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
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 | 260 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $149 | $259 |