Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H50

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was launched 6 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ300 grades versus the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 comes with exterior measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ300 and the H50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and H50 is 59 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and H50.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ300 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher FZ300 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.