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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
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 FX75 vs Sony H55 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FX75 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was unveiled very close to the H55 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the FX75 grades vs the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Sony H55

 FX75 H55 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic FX75

 H55 FX75 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Sony H55

 FX75 H55 
AnnouncedJune 2010June 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX75 vs the H55.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and H55.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
Portrait photography with Sony H55
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX75
Street photography with Sony H55
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography factors
Sony H55 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
67
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
67
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography factors
Sony H55 Landscape photography factors
37
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
28
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-01 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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