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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H55 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH3 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was introduced 5 months before the H55 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH3 scores against the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony H55

 FH3 H55 

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic FH3

 H55 FH3 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony H55

 FH3 H55 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 has physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH3 versus the H55.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and H55.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you need to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography information
Sony H55 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
Sports photography with Sony H55
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography features
Sony H55 Travel photography features
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
Landscape photography with Sony H55
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging advice
Sony H55 Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
28
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 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 file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $160 $235