Panasonic FH8 vs Sony T90

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.