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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony H55

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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
  • Announced June 2010
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony H55 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Sony H55

 ZS5 H55 

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic ZS5

 H55 ZS5 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony H55

 ZS5 H55 
AnnouncedJune 2010June 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony H55 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
Portrait photography with Sony H55
27
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Street photography information
Sony H55 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography info
Sony H55 Sports photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
Travel photography with Sony H55
63
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
Landscape photography with Sony H55
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging factors
Sony H55 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (214g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $235