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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony H50
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H50 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

The 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony H50

 FP7 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen dimensions3.5"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

Examine the Panasonic FP7 and Sony H50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography info
Sony H50 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (147g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (240 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
Travel photography with Sony H50
63
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (147g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
44
has built in flash
very long reach (465mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (547g)
MP count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
Landscape photography with Sony H50
41
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (240 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
34
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Sony H50
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touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony 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