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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony T90 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
  • Launched 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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony T90 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FH8 and Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was revealed 2 years after the T90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH8 scores against the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony T90

 FH8 T90 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic FH8

 T90 FH8 
Manually focus More exact focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony T90

 FH8 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 has external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 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).

Look at the Panasonic FH8 and Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH8 and the T90.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and T90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer FH8 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography info
Sony T90 Portrait photography info
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH8
Street photography with Sony T90
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography details
Sony T90 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (123g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography features
Sony T90 Landscape photography features
43
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging highlights
Sony T90 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Sony T90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 123 gr (0.27 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
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 Single Single
Cost at release $149 $259