Panasonic FS7 vs Sony T90

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FS7 vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly close but the FS7 (1/2.5") and T90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was manufactured at a similar time to the T90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FS7 grades versus the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS7 vs Sony T90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FS7 and the T90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and T90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS7 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony T90 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.