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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H55

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
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 GH5S vs Sony H55 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic GH5S and Sony H55, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and H55 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and H55 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was manufactured 7 years after the H55 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GH5S grades versus the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony H55

 GH5S H55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018June 2010Newer by 93 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic GH5S

 H55 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony H55

 GH5S H55 

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S has outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Panasonic GH5S and Sony H55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GH5S and the H55.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and H55 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and H55.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony H55 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern GH5S will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
62
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
Street photography with Sony H55
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography features
Sony H55 Sports photography features
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Sony H55
61
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
67
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography factors
Sony H55 Landscape photography factors
63
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
68
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
no image stabilization
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2018-01-08 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 10 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3680 x 2760 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off 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
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 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 life 440 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
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