Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H55
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony H55
FH3 | H55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic FH3
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony H55
FH3 | H55 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | June 2010 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FH3 and Sony H55 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |