Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX55
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX55 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
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced July 2011
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The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FH2 and Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FH2 was revealed 6 months earlier than the TX55 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH2 matches up against the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony TX55
| FH2 | TX55 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Panasonic FH2
| TX55 | FH2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony TX55
| FH2 | TX55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | July 2011 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH2 and Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FH2 against the TX55.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and TX55.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX55 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine IV | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lb) | 109 gr (0.24 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 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 pictures | 250 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $149 | $350 |