Panasonic FH3 vs Sony TX55

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was launched 18 months before the TX55 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH3 scores versus the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 has outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony TX55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FH3 and the TX55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and TX55.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX55 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FH3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.