Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W550
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
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In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony W550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FH2 was announced 6 months earlier than the W550 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH2 grades versus the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony W550
| FH2 | W550 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Panasonic FH2
| W550 | FH2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony W550
| FH2 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 versus the W550.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and W550.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 121g (0.27 lb) | 110g (0.24 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | - |
| Launch pricing | $149 | $119 |