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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H55

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 FH6 vs Sony H55 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was unveiled 20 months after the H55 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH6 matches up vs the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony H55

 FH6 H55 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic FH6

 H55 FH6 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony H55

 FH6 H55 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH6 vs the H55.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and H55.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher FH6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
Sony H55 Portrait photography features
34
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH6
Street photography with Sony H55
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (119g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
better than average battery (280 shots)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography info
Sony H55 Travel photography info
71
better than average battery (280 shots)
lighter than average (119g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
Landscape photography with Sony H55
41
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging advice
Sony H55 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average (119g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 119 gr (0.26 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
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, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $129 $235