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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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 FX48 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was manufactured about the same time to the H50 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FX48 matches up versus the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Sony H50

 FX48 H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic FX48

 H50 FX48 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Sony H50

 FX48 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FX48 compared to the H50.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and H50.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX48 to offer you more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
Portrait photography with Sony H50
27
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX48
Street photography with Sony H50
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography factors
Sony H50 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
44
has built in flash
long reach (465mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography information
Sony H50 Landscape photography information
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
34
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-27 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $325 $80