Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H55
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H55 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony H55
FX700 | H55 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic FX700
H55 | FX700 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony H55
FX700 | H55 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | June 2010 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |