Panasonic FS42 vs Sony H55

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony H55, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and H55 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The FS42 was introduced 14 months earlier than the H55 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FS42 grades vs the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FS42 versus the H55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and H55.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS42 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony H55 will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.