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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H50

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced November 2011
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H50 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony H50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was announced 2 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 3D1 matches up versus the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony H50

 3D1 H50 
AnnouncedNovember 2011January 2009Fresher by 35 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic 3D1

 H50 3D1 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony H50

 3D1 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 offers physical measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 3D1 vs the H50.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and H50.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic 3D1 to produce greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent 3D1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
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supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography factors
Sony H50 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
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includes focus by touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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built-in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (200 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
Vlogging with Sony H50
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-11-07 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $670 $80