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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H50

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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 ZS60 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was revealed 7 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS60 scores vs the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony H50

 ZS60 H50 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2009More recent by 85 months
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic ZS60

 H50 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony H50

 ZS60 H50 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 features external measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has dimensions 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 ZS60 versus Sony H50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS60 compared to the H50.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and H50 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and H50.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
Portrait photography with Sony H50
53
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
Sony H50 Street photography factors
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (282 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than competition (282g)
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
44
built-in flash
very long reach (465mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (547g)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography information
Sony H50 Landscape photography information
59
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
34
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (282 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282g (0.62 lbs) 547g (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $248 $80