Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H50

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic SZ3 and Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was introduced 4 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ3 scores against the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ3 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ3 versus the H50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and H50 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ3 and H50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ3 to provide greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SZ3 will have an advantage in sensor tech.