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Panasonic S2 vs Sony H55

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic S2 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Panasonic S2 vs Sony H55 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic S2 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2 was unveiled 20 months after the H55 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S2 grades against the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Sony H55

 S2 H55 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic S2

 H55 S2 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Sony H55

 S2 H55 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic S2 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S2 has got external measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony H55 has specifications 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 S2 vs Sony H55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S2 against the H55.

Panasonic S2 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2 and H55.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger S2 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S2 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 Street photography features
Sony H55 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (112 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S2
Sports photography with Sony H55
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
great battery power (280 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 Travel photography advice
Sony H55 Travel photography advice
70
great battery power (280 shots)
lighter than others in class (112 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 shots)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S2
Vlogging with Sony H55
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (112 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
28
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic S2 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 112g (0.25 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 280 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $109 $235