Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H55

Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic FH27 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was released 7 months later than the H55 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH27 matches up vs the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 has outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH27 and Sony H55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FH27 vs the H55.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and H55.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer FH27 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.