Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony H55

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS5 vs 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 ZS5 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was released at a similar time to the H55 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS5 matches up vs the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS5 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony H55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS5 and the H55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS5 and H55.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H55 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.