Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony H50

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was announced 3 years later than the H50 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ200 matches up vs the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 has outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ200 compared to the H50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and H50 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and H50.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ200 to give extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher FZ200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.