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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H50

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FZ47 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was brought out 2 years later than the H50 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ47 matches up vs the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Sony H50

 FZ47 H50 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic FZ47

 H50 FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Sony H50

 FZ47 H50 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ47 has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ47 versus Sony H50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FZ47 compared to the H50.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and H50 is 68 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and H50.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FZ47 to resolve more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FZ47 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (498g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography information
Sony H50 Sports photography information
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (400 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography information
Sony H50 Travel photography information
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great battery power (400 CIPA)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (498 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
very long zoom (465mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (547g)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
Landscape photography with Sony H50
43
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging information
Sony H50 Vlogging information
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (498g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-21 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format AVCHD -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 498g (1.10 lbs) 547g (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $379 $80