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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(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
Sony H55
(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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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H55 Overview

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").

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The 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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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 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010June 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP3
Street photography with Sony H55
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (155g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
Sports photography with Sony H55
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography info
Sony H55 Travel photography info
60
features focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
Landscape photography with Sony H55
37
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging features
Sony H55 Vlogging features
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
28
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony 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
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