Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T90
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Released January 2011
(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

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T90 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FP7 was unveiled 23 months after the T90 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FP7 matches up against the T90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony T90
FP7 | T90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic FP7
T90 | FP7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony T90
FP7 | T90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 offers external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FP7 compared to the T90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and T90.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer FP7 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) | 148 gr (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 Overall 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 | 240 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $227 | $259 |