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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H50

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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 FH20 vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was revealed 12 months after the H50 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH20 scores against the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony H50

 FH20 H50 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic FH20

 H50 FH20 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony H50

 FH20 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FH20 and the H50.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and H50.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to resolve more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent FH20 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography advice
Sony H50 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography advice
Sony H50 Travel photography advice
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
44
flash built-in
great reach (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (547g)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
34
focusing manually
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (547g)
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-01-15
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 grams (0.39 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $179 $80