Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX50V

Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FZ70 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was brought out 3 months later than the HX50V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ70 grades against the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 has external measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ70 and the HX50V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and HX50V is 63 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and HX50V.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX50V to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.