Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H55

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony H55, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was brought out 10 months before the H55 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FP8 grades versus the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony H55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP8 against the H55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and H55.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H55 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.