Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H50

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was brought out 6 years after the H50 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS50 scores vs the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS50 provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ZS50 versus the H50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and H50 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS50 and H50.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS50 to give you extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern ZS50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.