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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony HX90V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was released 6 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FP2 grades against the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony HX90V

 FP2 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic FP2

 HX90V FP2 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2010More modern by 64 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony HX90V

 FP2 HX90V 
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 offers outer 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) and the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony HX90V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FP2 versus the HX90V.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and HX90V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography highlights
Sony HX90V Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (151g)
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography information
Sony HX90V Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
56
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (151g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (245g)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
75
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony HX90V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2015-04-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 360 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $80 $440