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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Revealed February 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FP1 and Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was manufactured 11 months after the T90 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FP1 matches up vs the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony T90

 FP1 T90 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic FP1

 T90 FP1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony T90

 FP1 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FP1 compared to the T90.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and T90.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern FP1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography features
Sony T90 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography features
Sony T90 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography highlights
Sony T90 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (148g)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography factors
Sony T90 Landscape photography factors
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
Vlogging with Sony T90
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (148g)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony T90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 151g (0.33 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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
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
Pricing at release $153 $259