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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was announced 3 months prior to the HX50V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH10 matches up versus the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony HX50V

 FH10 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic FH10

 HX50V FH10 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony HX50V

 FH10 HX50V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 has physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH10 against the HX50V.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and HX50V is 97 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and HX50V.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography features
Sony HX50V Portrait photography features
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (272g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (400 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
69
lighter than competition (103g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (272g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
39
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging details
Sony HX50V Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (272g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lbs) 272 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 life 260 images 400 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $110 $439