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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony H55
(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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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H55 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic SZ7 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was introduced 20 months after the H55 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ7 matches up versus the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Sony H55

 SZ7 H55 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 20 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic SZ7

 H55 SZ7 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony H55

 SZ7 H55 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ7 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony H55 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ7 against the H55.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ7 and H55.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SZ7 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography features
Sony H55 Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Street photography factors
Sony H55 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others (133g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography information
Sony H55 Landscape photography information
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
28
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect 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)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
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 220 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $199 $235