Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX50V
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36 Features
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony HX50V
FH20 | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic FH20
HX50V | FH20 | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 40 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony HX50V
FH20 | HX50V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Panasonic FH20 and Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |