Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H55

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was manufactured 15 months after the H55 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH7 grades vs the H55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH7 and the H55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and H55.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FH7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.