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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H55

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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
  • Launched June 2010
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H55 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH5 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was launched 7 months after the H55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH5 scores versus the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony H55

 FH5 H55 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic FH5

 H55 FH5 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony H55

 FH5 H55 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH5 compared to the H55.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and H55.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH5 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern FH5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography information
Sony H55 Portrait photography information
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH5
Street photography with Sony H55
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography features
Sony H55 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography features
Sony H55 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography advice
Sony H55 Landscape photography advice
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
28
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 life 260 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $169 $235