Panasonic FS12 vs Sony H50

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony H50, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was brought out 4 months after the H50 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the FS12 matches up vs the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 provides external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony H50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FS12 vs the H50.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and H50.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FS12 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.