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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H90 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FS25 and Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was announced 4 years prior to the H90 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FS25 scores versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony H90

 FS25 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FS25

 H90 FS25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony H90

 FS25 H90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 and Sony H90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FS25 versus the H90.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and H90.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H90 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
Portrait photography with Sony H90
26
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS25
Street photography with Sony H90
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography info
Sony H90 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging information
Sony H90 Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-27 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 gr (0.33 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 290 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $230