Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H55
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H55 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FX90 was manufactured 15 months later than the H55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FX90 matches up versus the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Sony H55
FX90 | H55 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 15 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic FX90
H55 | FX90 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Sony H55
FX90 | H55 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FX90 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FX90 and the H55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and H55.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H55 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer FX90 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-26 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.90 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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 life | 200 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $227 | $235 |