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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H55

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
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
  • Launched June 2010
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H55 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony H55, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and H55 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and H55 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was brought out 8 years after the H55 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the LX100 II matches up vs the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony H55

 LX100 II H55 
LaunchedAugust 2018June 2010Newer by 100 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 H55 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony H55

 LX100 II H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II offers outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony H55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the LX100 II versus the H55.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and H55 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and H55.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will deliver greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer LX100 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Portrait photography with Sony H55
74
focusing manually
good resolution (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography highlights
Sony H55 Sports photography highlights
71
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
great battery (340 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
78
great battery (340 shots)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good resolution (17MP)
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
67
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography information
Sony H55 Landscape photography information
76
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
42
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX100 II
Vlogging with Sony H55
37
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
28
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-08-22 2010-06-16
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4736 x 3552 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 3.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392g (0.86 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 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 340 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $998 $235