Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H55
87 Imaging
46 Features
70 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Revealed April 2017
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H55 Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and H55 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ZS70 was unveiled 6 years later than the H55 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS70 scores against the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony H55
ZS70 | H55 | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 84 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic ZS70
H55 | ZS70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony H55
ZS70 | H55 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Sony H55 has specifications 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 ZS70 vs Sony H55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS70 and the H55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and H55 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS70 and H55.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to deliver greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS70 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ90 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2017-04-19 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 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 detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 322 grams (0.71 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 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 life | 380 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $450 | $235 |