Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H50
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2010
(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
- Revealed January 2009

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H50 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FX700 and Sony H50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FX700 was launched 19 months later than the H50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FX700 scores vs the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony H50
FX700 | H50 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic FX700
H50 | FX700 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony H50
FX700 | H50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
See the Panasonic FX700 and Sony H50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX700 vs the H50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and H50.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FX700 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent FX700 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.40 m | 9.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | AVCHD | - |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 lbs) | 547 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $399 | $80 |