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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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 ZS1 vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS1 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and H50 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS1 was released 4 months after the H50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS1 matches up versus the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Sony H50

 ZS1 H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic ZS1

 H50 ZS1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony H50

 ZS1 H50 
IntroducedMay 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS1 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS1 versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS1 against the H50.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS1 and H50.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS1 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
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has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography information
Sony H50 Travel photography information
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lighter than others (229g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
long reach (465mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (547g)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H50 Landscape photography highlights
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (229g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ6 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229 grams (0.50 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $80