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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T90 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T90 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP8 and Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP8 was manufactured 6 months later than the T90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FP8 matches up versus the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony T90

 FP8 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic FP8

 T90 FP8 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony T90

 FP8 T90 
LaunchedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP8 and Sony T90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP8 vs the T90.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and T90.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP8
Street photography with Sony T90
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (151g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography factors
Sony T90 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
Landscape photography with Sony T90
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (151 grams)
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony T90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-27 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $259