Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony H55
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Launched July 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
- Introduced June 2010
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Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic SZ5 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe SZ5 was unveiled 2 years after the H55 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ5 matches up versus the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Sony H55
| SZ5 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2012 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic SZ5
| H55 | SZ5 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Sony H55
| SZ5 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ5 has external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ5 against the H55.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and H55.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SZ5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | 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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | 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 |
| Launch pricing | $195 | $235 |