Panasonic GF2 vs Sony H50

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic GF2 versus Sony H50, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and H50 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF2 was announced 2 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GF2 scores vs the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF2 has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GF2 versus the H50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and H50 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and H50.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF2 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic GF2 will provide extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer GF2 will have an advantage in sensor tech.