Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H90
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H90 Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FP5 and Sony H90, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP5 was released 13 months prior to the H90 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FP5 grades vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony H90
FP5 | H90 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FP5
H90 | FP5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony H90
FP5 | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FP5 and Sony H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FP5 and the H90.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and H90.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older FP5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | 141g (0.31 lb) | 222g (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | 260 images | 290 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $199 | $230 |