Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H50
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony H50
ZS10 | H50 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 25 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic ZS10
H50 | ZS10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony H50
ZS10 | H50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |