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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H50

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was introduced 2 years later than the H50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH7 scores vs the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony H50

 FH7 H50 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2009More recent by 33 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic FH7

 H50 FH7 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony H50

 FH7 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FH7 against the H50.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and H50 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and H50.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to offer you more detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern FH7 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
Portrait photography with Sony H50
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Sony H50
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography details
Sony H50 Travel photography details
71
lighter than average (126 grams)
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
44
built-in flash
great reach (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (547g)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography factors
Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
34
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging features
Sony H50 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (547g)
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-09-07 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 547 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 260 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $149 $80