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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H55

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H55 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH10 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was announced 2 years after the H55 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH10 matches up vs the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony H55

 FH10 H55 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic FH10

 H55 FH10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony H55

 FH10 H55 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 has outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 and Sony H55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH10 and the H55.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and H55 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and H55.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH10 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer FH10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H55 Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH10
Street photography with Sony H55
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
Sports photography with Sony H55
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography details
Sony H55 Landscape photography details
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $110 $235