Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H55

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic TS6 and Sony H55, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was unveiled 4 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS6 scores versus the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS6 and Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS6 compared to the H55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and H55.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic TS6 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TS6 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.