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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 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 FX700 vs Sony H55 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was unveiled 2 months after the H55 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FX700 matches up against the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony H55

 FX700 H55 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic FX700

 H55 FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony H55

 FX700 H55 
AnnouncedJuly 2010June 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 features outside measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony H55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FX700 against the H55.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and H55.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography info
Sony H55 Portrait photography info
38
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX700
Street photography with Sony H55
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
67
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
Sony H55 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
28
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Bionz
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $235