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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H50

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH3 and Sony H50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was manufactured 12 months later than the H50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH3 matches up versus the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony H50

 FH3 H50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic FH3

 H50 FH3 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony H50

 FH3 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH3 versus the H50.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and H50.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to offer greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger FH3 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
Sony H50 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography highlights
Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography details
Sony H50 Travel photography details
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
44
built-in flash
long zoom (465mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
Landscape photography with Sony H50
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
34
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
Vlogging with Sony H50
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $80