Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W550

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FH3 and Sony W550, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was manufactured 18 months prior to the W550 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FH3 matches up vs the W550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH3 compared to the W550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and W550 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and W550.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older FH3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.