Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H50

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was unveiled 5 years after the H50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ8 grades versus the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ8 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ8 versus the H50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ8 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ8 and H50.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to produce more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SZ8 should have a benefit in sensor tech.