Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W550

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was brought out 6 months after the W550 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH6 scores vs the W550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 features external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FH6 versus the W550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and W550.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration.