Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H50
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Released August 2011
(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
- Launched January 2009
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The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FX90 versus Sony H50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FX90 was introduced 2 years after the H50 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the FX90 scores vs the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Sony H50
| FX90 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 32 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic FX90
| H50 | FX90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Sony H50
| FX90 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FX90 compared to the H50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and H50.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX90 to produce greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern FX90 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony H50 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-08-26 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/2.7-4.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.90 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) | 547 grams (1.21 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 life | 200 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $227 | $80 |