Clicky

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony T900 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 T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony T900 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX90 and Sony T900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The FX90 was unveiled 2 years after the T900 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FX90 scores against the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Sony T900

 FX90 T900 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2009More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Panasonic FX90

 T900 FX90 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Sony T900

 FX90 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 features external measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX90 and Sony T900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FX90 vs the T900.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and T900.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The younger FX90 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX90
Street photography with Sony T900
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
Sports photography with Sony T900
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
60
has touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography information
Sony T900 Landscape photography information
36
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
Vlogging with Sony T900
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Sony T900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-26 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lbs) 143 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $227 $300