Panasonic FX580 vs Sony H55
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Panasonic FX580 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
(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
- Launched June 2010
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Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FX580 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FX580 was launched 16 months earlier than the H55 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the FX580 scores versus the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Sony H55
| FX580 | H55 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic FX580
| H55 | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 16 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Sony H55
| FX580 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FX580 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FX580 versus the H55.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and H55.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H55 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-27 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $499 | $235 |