Panasonic GH1 vs Sony H50

Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic GH1 and Sony H50, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) and the GH1 (Four Thirds) and H50 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The GH1 was announced 6 months later than the H50 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GH1 scores versus the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH1 features exterior measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GH1 and Sony H50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GH1 versus the H50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH1 and H50 is 81 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH1 and H50.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GH1 will provide extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively.