Panasonic F5 vs Sony H55

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic F5 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The F5 was released 2 years after the H55 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the F5 matches up vs the H55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 has physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic F5 versus Sony H55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the F5 compared to the H55.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and H55.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern F5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.