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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony H50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was launched 12 months later than the H50 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH1 scores against the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony H50

 FH1 H50 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic FH1

 H50 FH1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony H50

 FH1 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony H50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FH1 versus the H50.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and H50.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH1 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FH1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
44
flash built-in
great reach (465mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (547 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H50 Landscape photography highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
34
manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Sony H50
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than average (547 grams)
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163g (0.36 lbs) 547g (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $80