Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX55

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was unveiled 2 months later than the TX55 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH7 grades against the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH7 compared to the TX55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and TX55.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration.