Panasonic GF1 vs Sony H50

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic GF1 and Sony H50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and H50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The GF1 was brought out 10 months later than the H50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GF1 grades vs the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF1 provides exterior measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF1 and Sony H50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GF1 compared to the H50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and H50 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF1 and H50.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GF1 will produce extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher GF1 provides an advantage in sensor tech.