Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H90

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.