Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H55
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 videoThe 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.
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony H55
FH2 | H55 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | June 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic FH2
H55 | FH2 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony H55
FH2 | H55 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |