Panasonic DC FZ82 vs Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V) Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

DC FZ82 vs Cyber-shot HX50 (V) - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Panasonic DC FZ82 vs Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V) Specs

DC FZ82

  • Introduced in January 2017
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 18 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 4096 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 20-1200mm (60x), f2.8-5.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 130.2 x 94.3 x 119.2mm³ (5.1″ x 3.7″ x 4.7″)
  • 616g (19.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DC FZ82

Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

  • Introduced in April 2013
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-720mm (30x), f3.5-6.3
  • WiFi built-in
  • 108.1 x 64 x 38mm³ (4.3″ x 2.5″ x 1.5″)
  • 272g (8.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

DC FZ82 vs Cyber-shot HX50 (V): The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Panasonic DC FZ82 VS Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V) Other Specs Comparison

Why is Panasonic DC FZ82 a better choice

DC FZ82

Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

Auto Focus points (4)

49 1
Better sensibility (4)

125 – 12800 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
Touch screen (2)

Better Video (2)

4096 x 2160 1920 x 1080

Conclusion: Advantages of the DC FZ82 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the rather comfortable touch screen and the superior video recording.

The DC FZ82 scores 14 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

DC FZ82

Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

18.10 20.40
Longer battery life (3, photos)

330 400
Weighs less (2)

616g
(19.9 oz.)
272g
(8.8 oz.)
More portable (2)

1464cm³
(92 cu.in.)
263cm³
(17 cu.in.)
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Cyber-shot HX50 (V) are the higher resolution, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the DC FZ82. Another advantage over the DC FZ82: the more compact size and the built-in GPS.

Yields 14 points for the Cyber-shot HX50 (V).

Common Specs for both cameras compared

DC FZ82

Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Speed (frames/second)

10 10
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

WiFi

Panasonic DC FZ82 VS Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V) Dimensions

Look at front view of the DC FZ82 and Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Panasonic DC FZ82

Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

14
14

We advise to choose the newest model: Panasonic DC FZ82.