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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H55

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS20
Sony H55
(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
  • Released June 2010
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H55 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was released 2 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS15 scores versus the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Sony H55

 ZS15 H55 
ReleasedJune 2012June 2010More recent by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic ZS15

 H55 ZS15 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony H55

 ZS15 H55 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS15 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS15 against the H55.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and H55.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H55 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger ZS15 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography info
Sony H55 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
Street photography with Sony H55
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (208g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
Sports photography with Sony H55
36
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
Travel photography with Sony H55
61
lighter than average in class (208 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (260 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
Vlogging with Sony H55
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (208 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
28
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ25 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-06-29 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208 grams (0.46 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $235