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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T900 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 T900
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony T900

 FP8 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Panasonic FP8

 T900 FP8 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony T900

 FP8 T900 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
Portrait photography with Sony T900
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography advice
Sony T900 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography highlights
Sony T900 Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
Travel photography with Sony T900
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
Vlogging with Sony T900
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony T900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
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