Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H50

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic FP2 and Sony H50, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was brought out 12 months after the H50 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FP2 scores against the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP2 and Sony H50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FP2 compared to the H50.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and H50.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to provide more detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FP2 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.