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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H300

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H300 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was launched 3 years before the H300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FX90 grades against the H300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Sony H300

 FX90 H300 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Panasonic FX90

 H300 FX90 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2011Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Sony H300

 FX90 H300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 features external dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FX90 compared to the H300.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and H300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and H300.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony H300 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older FX90 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H300 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography highlights
Sony H300 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography factors
Sony H300 Sports photography factors
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography advice
Sony H300 Travel photography advice
60
includes focus via touch
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
56
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (590 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
Vlogging with Sony H300
33
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
24
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (590g)
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Sony H300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-26 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 200 photos 350 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $227 $249