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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T900 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FP5 and Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was launched 23 months later than the T900 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FP5 matches up vs the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony T900

 FP5 T900 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Panasonic FP5

 T900 FP5 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony T900

 FP5 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 offers external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP5 and the T900.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and T900.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP5 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent FP5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography info
Sony T900 Portrait photography info
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography information
Sony T900 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (260 per charge)
low fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
65
great battery (260 shots)
has focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography details
Sony T900 Landscape photography details
40
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
great battery (260 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
you can focus manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging details
Sony T900 Vlogging details
30
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony T900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $199 $300