Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H50
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Announced February 2019
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Launched January 2009
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H50 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony H50, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and H50 (9MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and H50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FZ1000 II was unveiled 10 years later than the H50 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ1000 II grades against the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony H50
FZ1000 II | H50 | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | January 2009 | Fresher by 123 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Crisper display (+1010k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
H50 | FZ1000 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony H50
FZ1000 II | H50 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing |
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features outside measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony H50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the H50.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and H50 is 55 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and H50.
All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give you extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2019-02-18 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,240k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 808 grams (1.78 lbs) | 547 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
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 | 350 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12PP | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $898 | $80 |