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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH20 and Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the HX50V which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH20 grades against the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony HX50V

 FH20 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic FH20

 HX50V FH20 
RevealedApril 2013January 2010Newer by 40 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony HX50V

 FH20 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 comes with outer dimensions 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 HX50V has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH20 vs the HX50V.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and HX50V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX50V to resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography information
Sony HX50V Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (272g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography features
Sony HX50V Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (400 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography details
Sony HX50V Travel photography details
64
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
great battery life (400 shots)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH20
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
great battery life (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging details
Sony HX50V Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (272g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-04-24
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 grams (0.39 lbs) 272 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $179 $439