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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was revealed 15 months prior to the HX50V making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH6 matches up against the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony HX50V

 FH6 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic FH6

 HX50V FH6 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2012More modern by 15 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony HX50V

 FH6 HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 features external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FH6 vs the HX50V.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and HX50V is 96 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and HX50V.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FH6 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography info
Sony HX50V Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (272g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
Sony HX50V Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good battery (280 shots)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
71
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than average in class (272 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography features
Sony HX50V Landscape photography features
41
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging details
Sony HX50V Vlogging details
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (272 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-09 2013-04-24
Physical type 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 grams (0.26 pounds) 272 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 280 photos 400 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $129 $439