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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony H50

 FP2 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic FP2

 H50 FP2 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony H50

 FP2 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H50 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography information
Sony H50 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Sony H50
56
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (151g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
44
has built in flash
long reach (465mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography factors
Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
34
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging highlights
Sony H50 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (151g)
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-01-15
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 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 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 547g (1.21 lbs)
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 All around 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $80 $80