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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FP1 vs Sony H50 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H50, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was announced 12 months after the H50 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FP1 matches up vs the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony H50

 FP1 H50 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic FP1

 H50 FP1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony H50

 FP1 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP1 vs the H50.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and H50.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP1 to provide extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern FP1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography information
Sony H50 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography factors
Sony H50 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (151g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Sony H50
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
44
flash built-in
great reach (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (547 grams)
low resolution (9MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
34
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging factors
Sony H50 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (547g)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-01-15
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 151g (0.33 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $153 $80