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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Old Model is Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was launched 4 years earlier than the HX50V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH3 grades versus the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony HX50V

 FH3 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic FH3

 HX50V FH3 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2010More modern by 40 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony HX50V

 FH3 HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH3 against the HX50V.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and HX50V.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography details
Sony HX50V Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography information
Sony HX50V Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (272g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (400 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (272 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography features
Sony HX50V Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging factors
Sony HX50V Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (272g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also called Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 272g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $439