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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H55

Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60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
Sony H55
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony H55

 ZS70 H55 
AnnouncedApril 2017June 2010Fresher by 84 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Panasonic ZS70

 H55 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony H55

 ZS70 H55 
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H55 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
54
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography features
Sony H55 Street photography features
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
Sony H55 Sports photography advice
60
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography advice
Sony H55 Travel photography advice
79
great battery power (380 shots)
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
Landscape photography with Sony H55
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
Sony H55 Vlogging information
74
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no mic port
28
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Sony H55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
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