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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H55

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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 FZ35 vs Sony H55 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was announced very close to the H55 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ35 grades versus the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Sony H55

 FZ35 H55 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic FZ35

 H55 FZ35 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony H55

 FZ35 H55 
LaunchedJuly 2010June 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys external dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ35 vs the H55.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and H55 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and H55.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H55 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
Street photography with Sony H55
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography information
Sony H55 Landscape photography information
41
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging details
Sony H55 Vlogging details
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really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-06 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $999 $235