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Panasonic FX580 vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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 FX580 vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX580 and Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was introduced 4 years earlier than the H90 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FX580 grades versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Sony H90

 FX580 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FX580

 H90 FX580 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Sony H90

 FX580 H90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX580 and Sony H90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FX580 against the H90.

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and H90.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H90 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
Portrait photography with Sony H90
26
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography advice
Sony H90 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography features
Sony H90 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (222g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography info
Sony H90 Landscape photography info
36
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FX580 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Sony H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-27 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $230