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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H90, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was revealed 3 years before the H90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FP8 scores vs the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony H90

 FP8 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FP8

 H90 FP8 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony H90

 FP8 H90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FP8 vs the H90.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and H90.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H90 to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (151g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
Sports photography with Sony H90
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (151g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging information
Sony H90 Vlogging information
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (151 grams)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-27 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V BIONZ
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 290 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $230