Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX50V
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony HX50V
FH6 | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic FH6
HX50V | FH6 | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 15 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony HX50V
FH6 | HX50V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and HX50V is 96 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |