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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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
  • Released January 2009
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was announced 2 years after the H50 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS10 matches up versus the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony H50

 ZS10 H50 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic ZS10

 H50 ZS10 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony H50

 ZS10 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS10 has external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS10 against the H50.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and H50.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher ZS10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography info
Sony H50 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others in class (219g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography highlights
Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
Travel photography with Sony H50
67
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
44
built-in flash
long reach (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
low MP (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
Landscape photography with Sony H50
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (260 shots)
no Timelapse mode
34
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging factors
Sony H50 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-25 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life 260 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $80