Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H50
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H50 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony H50
FH1 | H50 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic FH1
H50 | FH1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony H50
FH1 | H50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |