Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H55
95 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
(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
- Announced June 2010
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Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H55, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FP3 was released 5 months earlier than the H55 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FP3 scores vs the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony H55
| FP3 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic FP3
| H55 | FP3 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony H55
| FP3 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP3 and the H55.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and H55.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should really consider the age of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 200g (0.44 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 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 ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $182 | $235 |
