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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony H90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released 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 FH8 vs Sony H90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was manufactured within a month of the H90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH8 matches up against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony H90

 FH8 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FH8

 H90 FH8 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony H90

 FH8 H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH8 and the H90.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and H90.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography information
Sony H90 Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography advice
Sony H90 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography advice
Sony H90 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging advice
Sony H90 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 123g (0.27 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Form of battery 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $149 $230