Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX55

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was brought out 18 months earlier than the TX55 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH1 grades versus the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 has got external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH1 compared to the TX55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and TX55.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX55 to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FH1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.