Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T90
95 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009
(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
- Announced February 2009

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T90 Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The FS12 was introduced 2 months after the T90 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the FS12 scores versus the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony T90
FS12 | T90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic FS12
T90 | FS12 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony T90
FS12 | T90 | |||
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Announced | April 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony T90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FS12 against the T90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and T90.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you have to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-04-17 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129 gr (0.28 lb) | 148 gr (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $228 | $259 |