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Panasonic S5 vs Sony H50

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic S5 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
Sony H50
(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
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony H50 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic S5 versus Sony H50, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and H50 (9MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and H50 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The S5 was unveiled 11 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S5 scores against the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony H50

 S5 H50 
LaunchedAugust 2020January 2009Fresher by 141 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k230kSharper display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic S5

 H50 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony H50

 S5 H50 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3.0"3"Equal display size

Panasonic S5 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 comes with outside measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S5 versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S5 vs the H50.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and H50 is 60 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and H50.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S5 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S5 will produce more detail having an extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography features
Sony H50 Portrait photography features
85
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography advice
Sony H50 Sports photography advice
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 Travel photography information
Sony H50 Travel photography information
79
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
44
built-in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H50 Landscape photography highlights
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.0 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
34
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-08-14 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 31 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.0 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,840k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 714 gr (1.57 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Retail price $1,999 $80