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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H50

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was introduced 2 years later than the H50 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LS5 matches up vs the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Sony H50

 LS5 H50 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic LS5

 H50 LS5 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Sony H50

 LS5 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LS5 has external dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the LS5 versus the H50.

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and H50.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LS5 to deliver extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher LS5 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography details
Sony H50 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography factors
Sony H50 Sports photography factors
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography information
Sony H50 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition (126g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
44
has built in flash
great zoom (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
low resolution (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
Landscape photography with Sony H50
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (160 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
34
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-21 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $294 $80