Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H55
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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92 Imaging
36 Features
28 Overall
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
- Successor is Panasonic TS4
(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

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H55 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H55, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The TS3 was introduced 15 months later than the H55 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TS3 scores vs the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony H55
TS3 | H55 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic TS3
H55 | TS3 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony H55
TS3 | H55 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS3 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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).
Check the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TS3 and the H55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and H55.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H55 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger TS3 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT3 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-16 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 197g (0.43 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 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 | 310 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | 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 | Single | Single |
Launch price | $380 | $235 |