Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A550

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH6 and Sony A550, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the A550 (14MP) is relatively close but the FH6 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH6 was introduced 2 years later than the A550 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH6 scores vs the A550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A550 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH6 and Sony A550 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH6 compared to the A550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and A550 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and A550.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FH6 contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The fresher FH6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.