Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H50
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony H50
FP1 | H50 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic FP1
H50 | FP1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony H50
FP1 | H50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |