Panasonic GH4 vs Sony H50

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic GH4 versus Sony H50, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and H50 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The GH4 was revealed 5 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GH4 scores against the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH4 has got external dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH4 versus the H50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and H50 is 66 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH4 and H50.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH4 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GH4 will show greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer GH4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.