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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H50

Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69 Imaging
32 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ10 was launched 6 years after the H50 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ10 scores against the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Sony H50

		

		

			
 SZ10 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic SZ10

		

		

			
 H50 SZ10 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony H50

		

		

			
 SZ10 H50 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SZ10 compared to the H50.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H50 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and H50.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ10 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SZ10 should have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography information
Sony H50 Portrait photography information
35
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
27
 has manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (9MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography advice
Sony H50 Street photography advice
70
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (177g)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than average (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography information
Sony H50 Sports photography information
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 low fps (1.4 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (200 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
32
 long zoom range (31-465mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 low megapixels (9 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
67
 lighter than competitors in class (177g)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (288mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 bad battery life (200 shots)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
44
 has built in flash
 very long zoom (465mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average (547 grams)
 low megapixels (9 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not good (31mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H50 Landscape photography highlights
41
 quite wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 bad battery life (200 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
34
 has manual focus
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (31mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 low megapixels (9 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
32
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 lighter than competitors in class (177g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic port
19
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not good (31mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have external mic socket
 heavier than average (547 grams)
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.4fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 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 Built-In 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 177g (0.39 lbs) 547g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $80