Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W550

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony W550, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was introduced 18 months later than the W550 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH10 grades versus the W550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony W550 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH10 compared to the W550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and W550 is 97 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and W550.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger FH10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.