Panasonic S1 vs Sony H55
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
29
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2011
Sony H55
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(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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Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic S1 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S1 grades against the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony H55
| S1 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | June 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic S1
| H55 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony H55
| S1 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic S1 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while 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).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S1 against the H55.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and H55.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H55 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger S1 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H55 Portrait photography highlights
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports photography with Sony H55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competitors (117g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| 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 | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | 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 | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) | 200 grams (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 240 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $269 | $235 |
