Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H90

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony H90, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was released 3 years before the H90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FP2 grades versus the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FP2 versus the H90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H90 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.