Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H50
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
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- 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
- Introduced January 2009
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Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FP7 and Sony H50, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe FP7 was released 24 months after the H50 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FP7 matches up against the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony H50
| FP7 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic FP7
| H50 | FP7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony H50
| FP7 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP7 against the H50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and H50.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FP7 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger FP7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H50 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 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 range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) | 547 gr (1.21 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life | 240 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $227 | $80 |
