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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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
  • Released June 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H55 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony H55, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was launched 20 months after the H55 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TS20 scores vs the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony H55

 TS20 H55 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic TS20

 H55 TS20 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony H55

 TS20 H55 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony H55 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TS20 vs the H55.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and H55.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer TS20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography info
Sony H55 Portrait photography info
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS20
Street photography with Sony H55
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (142 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
Sony H55 Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography features
Sony H55 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
67
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography features
Sony H55 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
28
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also called Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-31 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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
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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 250 images -
Type of battery 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 1 1
Pricing at release $179 $235