Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H55

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FS25 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was released 16 months prior to the H55 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FS25 grades versus the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FS25 vs the H55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and H55.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H55 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.