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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • New Model is Panasonic TS6
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 TS5 vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS5 versus Sony H50, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was unveiled 4 years after the H50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS5 scores versus the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony H50

 TS5 H50 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2009Newer by 55 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic TS5

 H50 TS5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony H50

 TS5 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 features outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS5 versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS5 and the H50.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and H50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS5 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer TS5 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography factors
Sony H50 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography factors
Sony H50 Sports photography factors
47
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
72
good battery life (370 shots)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
44
has built in flash
very long reach (465mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
52
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging information
Sony H50 Vlogging information
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (547g)
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-07-12 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias 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 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $80