Clicky

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H55

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H55 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FH2 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The FH2 was launched 7 months after the H55 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH2 matches up versus the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony H55

 FH2 H55 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic FH2

 H55 FH2 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony H55

 FH2 H55 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH2 and Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FH2 against the H55.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and H55.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of images though you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent FH2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (270 shots)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
72
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
lighter than competition (121 grams)
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography information
Sony H55 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
28
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 photographs -
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $149 $235