Google
Comparison of the Panasonic FZ50 and Sony H5

Panasonic FZ50

Sony H5

Overview, Reviews Overview, Reviews

What people say

H5 vs. FZ50
If I need to select between H5 and FZ50 ,my choice is FZ50...   And, it's not even debatable, according to EVERY SINGLE REVIEW I've read, that the H5 is an infinately better low light performer than the FZ50 or FZ30....
stevesforums.com

FZ50 vs. H5
  Any thoughts as to which is the better camera, producing better quality images?...   From what I've read, the H5 performs better under low light circumstances....
stevesforums.com

FZ50 vs. H5
  Any thoughts as to which is the better camera, producing better quality images?...   From what I've read, the H5 performs better under low light circumstances....
stevesforums.com

Add to: Digg!Digg del.icio.us Reddit Google

Discuss here

How they stack up

FEATURE

Effective pixels

10.0 million7.1 million

ISO rating

up to 3200 boost)up to 1000

Weight (inc. batteries)

734 g (25.9 oz)490 g (17.3 oz)

Dimensions

141 x 86 x 142 mm (5.6 x 3.4 x 5.6 in)108 x 81 x 92 mm (4.3 x 3.2 x 3.6 in)

Sensor size

1/1.8 " (7.18 x 5.32 mm)1/2.5 "

Zoom

35 mm - 420 mm (12 x)36 mm - 432 mm (12 x)

Aperture range

F2.8 - F3.7 / F11F2.8 - F3.7

Movie Clips

Yes, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 30 or 10 fps, audio, unlimitedYes, MPEG VX (VGA, 8/16/30 fps, unlimited) with audio

Storage types

SD/MMC/SDHC cardMemory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Both have:lens image stabilization, aperture priority, shutter priority, electronic viewfinder
 
You may also
be interested in...

The FZ50 vs:
Sony H5
Panasonic FZ30

The H5 vs:
Panasonic FZ50
Canon S3
Sony H1

Often compared:
FZ30 vs FZ50
H1 vs H5
S9000 vs FZ30
350D vs FZ30
S2 vs H1
FZ5 vs H1