Panasonic S3 vs Sony H55

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic S3 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3 was manufactured 7 months after the H55 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S3 grades versus the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S3 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S3 and the H55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3 and H55.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer S3 should have an edge in sensor technology.