Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H50

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.

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.

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.

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.