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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H50

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
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 TS4 vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H50, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was manufactured 3 years after the H50 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TS4 grades against the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony H50

 TS4 H50 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic TS4

 H50 TS4 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony H50

 TS4 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony H50 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS4 vs the H50.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and H50.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS4 to render greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TS4 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
Portrait photography with Sony H50
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lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
Travel photography with Sony H50
66
good battery life (310 shots)
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
44
flash built-in
long zoom (465mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography factors
Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery life (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
Sony H50 Vlogging information
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (547g)
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-31 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 547g (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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 310 photographs -
Battery form 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
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $80