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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony T90

 FP7 T90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months
Display size3.5"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 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T90 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Sony T90
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (240 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography details
Sony T90 Travel photography details
63
great battery (240 shots)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
41
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
29
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony T90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
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