Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H55
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5/Panasonic-TS5-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55/Sony-H55-front.jpg)
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched July 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
- Successor is Panasonic TS6
(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
- Announced June 2010
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H55 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H55, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The TS5 was launched 3 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TS5 scores against the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony H55
TS5 | H55 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 38 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic TS5
H55 | TS5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony H55
TS5 | H55 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS5 compared to the H55.
![Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H55 size comparison Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H55 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.
![Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS5 and H55.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent TS5 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-07-12 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 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 port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 | 370 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DMW-BCM13 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $350 | $235 |