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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(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
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
  • Announced February 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony T90

 FS12 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic FS12

 T90 FS12 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony T90

 FS12 T90 
AnnouncedApril 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T90 size comparison

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

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography details
Sony T90 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
Landscape photography with Sony T90
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging info
Sony T90 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Sony T90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
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