Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A55

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the A55 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FH6 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH6 was revealed 17 months after the A55 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH6 grades vs the A55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH6 and the A55.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and A55 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and A55.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH6 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A55 will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FH6 will have a benefit in sensor technology.