• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 288.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-TX55 advantages over Panasonic SZ8

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 250 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    13 mm vs 26 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    109g vs 159g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    1230k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Panasonic SZ8 advantages over Sony DSC-TX55

  • Less expensive
    $170 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    288 mm vs 130 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-T110

Sony DSC-TX55
Sony DSC-T110
  • $311
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $220
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony DSC-TX55 vs Sony DSC-T110

Panasonic SZ8
Sony DSC-T110
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $220
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony DSC-T110

Compared to Sony TX200V

Sony DSC-TX55
Sony TX200V
  • $311
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony DSC-TX55 vs Sony TX200V

Panasonic SZ8
Sony TX200V
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen

Compare Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX200V

Compared to Sony TX66

Sony DSC-TX55
Sony TX66
  • $311
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $372
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Sony DSC-TX55 vs Sony TX66

Panasonic SZ8
Sony TX66
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $372
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX66

Compared to Nikon S6400

Sony DSC-TX55
Nikon S6400
  • $311
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony DSC-TX55 vs Nikon S6400

Panasonic SZ8
Nikon S6400
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • HDMI out

Compare Panasonic SZ8 vs Nikon S6400

Compared to Samsung WB50F

Sony DSC-TX55
Samsung WB50F
  • $311
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony DSC-TX55 vs Samsung WB50F

Panasonic SZ8
Samsung WB50F
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus

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