Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H55
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
(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
- Revealed June 2010
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Lets look much closer at the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ1 was launched 20 months after the H55 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SZ1 scores vs the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Sony H55
| SZ1 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic SZ1
| H55 | SZ1 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony H55
| SZ1 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ1 features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 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).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SZ1 vs the H55.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and H55.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SZ1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 131g (0.29 lbs) | 200g (0.44 lbs) |
| 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 | 250 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $179 | $235 |