Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H50

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.