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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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 T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T90 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony T90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was launched around the same time to the T90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the FS25 grades versus the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony T90

 FS25 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic FS25

 T90 FS25 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony T90

 FS25 T90 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FS25 compared to the T90.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and T90.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
Portrait photography with Sony T90
26
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography features
Sony T90 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
Travel photography with Sony T90
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography details
Sony T90 Landscape photography details
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony T90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-27 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 148g (0.33 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $230 $259