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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
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
  • Announced June 2010
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H55 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH25 was brought out 7 months later than the H55 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH25 matches up versus the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony H55

 FH25 H55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic FH25

 H55 FH25 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony H55

 FH25 H55 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony H55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FH25 against the H55.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and H55.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger FH25 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Sony H55
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography details
Sony H55 Landscape photography details
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging information
Sony H55 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
28
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 250 photos -
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $235