Panasonic FX90 vs Sony A77 II
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Released May 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony A77

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony A77 II Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FX90 and Sony A77 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the FX90 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) have different sensor size.

The FX90 was released 3 years prior to the A77 II and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FX90 matches up against the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Sony A77 II
FX90 | A77 II | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Panasonic FX90
A77 II | FX90 | |||
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Released | May 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 33 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Sony A77 II
FX90 | A77 II | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Panasonic FX90 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FX90 and Sony A77 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FX90 against the A77 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and A77 II is 95 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and A77 II.
All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FX90 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A77 II will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older FX90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2011-08-26 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.90 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) | 647 grams (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 480 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $227 | $1,198 |