Panasonic FX700 vs Sony T90

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony T90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was revealed 18 months later than the T90 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FX700 scores against the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FX700 against the T90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and T90.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern FX700 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.