Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX50V

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

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.

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

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.