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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX50

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX50 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was manufactured very close to the WX50 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH8 grades vs the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 FH8 WX50 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic FH8

		

		

			
 WX50 FH8 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 FH8 WX50 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH8 vs the WX50.
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and WX50.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
34
 MP count good (16MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
34
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
Sony WX50 Street photography info
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (123g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (117 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than competitors (123g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
69
 lighter than competition (117 grams)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
43
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
38
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging features
Sony WX50 Vlogging features
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors (123 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic support
35
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (117g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic jack
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Sony WX50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.60 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 123 grams (0.27 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life 260 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $149 $250