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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H55

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
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 ZS35 vs Sony H55 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was manufactured 3 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS35 scores versus the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony H55

 ZS35 H55 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2010Fresher by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic ZS35

 H55 ZS35 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony H55

 ZS35 H55 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 enjoys external measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 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).

Look at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS35 and the H55.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and H55 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and H55.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent ZS35 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography details
Sony H55 Portrait photography details
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
Sony H55 Street photography factors
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography information
Sony H55 Sports photography information
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography details
Sony H55 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others in class (305g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography info
Sony H55 Landscape photography info
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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