Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H90
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2010
(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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On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FX700 was manufactured 19 months prior to the H90 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FX700 grades vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony H90
| FX700 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Panasonic FX700
| H90 | FX700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony H90
| FX700 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FX700 versus the H90.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and H90.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-07-21 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.40 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | AVCHD | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 176g (0.39 pounds) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $399 | $230 |
