Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H50
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Sony H50
FZ47 | H50 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 31 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic FZ47
H50 | FZ47 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Sony H50
FZ47 | H50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |