Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H55

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the H55 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZR3 matches up against the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR3 has external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ZR3 and the H55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR3 and H55.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.