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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 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
  • Released February 2009
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP3 and Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was launched 11 months after the T90 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FP3 grades against the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony T90

 FP3 T90 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic FP3

 T90 FP3 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony T90

 FP3 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP3 and Sony T90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP3 against the T90.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and T90.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer FP3 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
Portrait photography with Sony T90
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography information
Sony T90 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
60
provides touch to focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (148g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography info
Sony T90 Landscape photography info
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging advice
Sony T90 Vlogging advice
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony T90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $182 $259