Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H50
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Announced January 2009
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In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe XS1 was introduced 4 years after the H50 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the XS1 scores vs the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony H50
| XS1 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic XS1
| H50 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony H50
| XS1 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the XS1 against the H50.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and H50 is 97 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and H50.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic XS1 to deliver greater detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern XS1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H50 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 9MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.7-4.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 103 grams (0.23 lb) | 547 grams (1.21 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 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 | 260 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $130 | $80 |