Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony H50

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Sony H50, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and H50 (9MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and H50 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 was introduced 5 years later than the H50 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ1000 grades against the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 enjoys exterior measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 and the H50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and H50 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and H50.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.