Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T900
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Announced February 2009
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T900 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FP8 and Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FP8 was manufactured 6 months after the T900 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FP8 grades versus the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony T900
FP8 | T900 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Panasonic FP8
T900 | FP8 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony T900
FP8 | T900 | |||
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Announced | July 2009 | February 2009 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FP8 and Sony T900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FP8 against the T900.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and T900.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account.
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-07-27 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine V | - |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 lbs) | 143g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $300 | $300 |