Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H50

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.