Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H55

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic TS4 and Sony H55, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was introduced 20 months later than the H55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS4 scores vs the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS4 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS4 and Sony H55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS4 versus the H55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and H55.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H55 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer TS4 will have an edge in sensor tech.