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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(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
Sony H55
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Sony H55

 FX90 H55 
RevealedAugust 2011June 2010More recent by 15 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic FX90

 H55 FX90 

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Sony H55

 FX90 H55 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H55 size comparison

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

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography advice
Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography advice
Sony H55 Sports photography advice
30
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
Travel photography with Sony H55
60
supports touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
67
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography info
Sony H55 Landscape photography info
36
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging information
Sony H55 Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
28
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
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
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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