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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX55

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH10 and Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was unveiled 18 months later than the TX55 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH10 matches up against the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony TX55

 FH10 TX55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Panasonic FH10

 TX55 FH10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony TX55

 FH10 TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH10 vs the TX55.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and TX55 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and TX55.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent FH10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography details
Sony TX55 Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography info
Sony TX55 Sports photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography factors
Sony TX55 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others (103 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
good battery pack (250 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
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reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (250 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging info
Sony TX55 Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony TX55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-07-24
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 103g (0.23 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $110 $350