Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H55

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.