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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(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
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T90 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was introduced 23 months after the T90 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FP5 scores against the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony T90

 FP5 T90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic FP5

 T90 FP5 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony T90

 FP5 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FP5 versus the T90.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and T90.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP5 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FP5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (260 per charge)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
Travel photography with Sony T90
65
good battery pack (260 per charge)
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (148 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography information
Sony T90 Landscape photography information
40
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (260 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
30
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (148g)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony T90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction 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), 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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
Battery life 260 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $199 $259