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Panasonic S1 vs Sony H55

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic S1 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
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
  • Released June 2010
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony H55 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1 vs Sony H55, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and H55 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and H55 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was unveiled 8 years after the H55 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S1 matches up versus the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony H55

 S1 H55 
ReleasedFebruary 2019June 2010More modern by 106 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic S1

 H55 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony H55

 S1 H55 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1 vs Sony H55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S1 against the H55.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and H55 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and H55.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will show extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger S1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
Sony H55 Portrait photography information
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
Sony H55 Street photography highlights
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (1,021 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Sony H55
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
bad battery (380 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Sony H55
59
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
bad battery (380 shots)
heavier than competition (1,021 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
Sony H55 Landscape photography details
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
bad battery (380 CIPA)
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Sony H55
32
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,021g)
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-02-01 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at release $2,498 $235