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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX90 and Sony HX50V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was brought out 20 months earlier than the HX50V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FX90 grades versus the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Sony HX50V

 FX90 HX50V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic FX90

 HX50V FX90 
ReleasedApril 2013August 2011Fresher by 20 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Sony HX50V

 FX90 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 features outer 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) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FX90 against the HX50V.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and HX50V.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX50V to provide you with greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older FX90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography information
Sony HX50V Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography info
Sony HX50V Sports photography info
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
60
has focus via touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (272g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-26 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 272g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 200 pictures 400 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $227 $439