Panasonic DMC TZ101 vs Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V) Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

DMC TZ101 vs Cyber-shot HX50 (V) - Side by side

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Panasonic DMC TZ101 vs Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V) Specs

DMC TZ101

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 80 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 25-250mm (10x), f2.8-5.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 111 x 65 x 44mm³ (4.4″ x 2.6″ x 1.7″)
  • 310g (10.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC TZ101

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)

DMC TZ101 vs Cyber-shot HX50 (V): The sensors

The DMC TZ101 features a 1″ sized sensor, while the Cyber-shot HX50 (V) uses a Compact sensor.

Boasting an area of 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.) the sensor of the DMC TZ101 is a lot larger than the Cyber-shot HX50 (V)’s chip at 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.). In most cases a larger sensor will yield better results in low light, a considerable advantage in many situations (think: interior images, dusk or dawn etc.), a clear disadvantage of the Compact format.

Better choice: Panasonic DMC TZ101

Panasonic DMC TZ101 VS Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V) Other Specs Comparison

Why is Panasonic DMC TZ101 a better choice

DMC TZ101

Cyber-shot HX50 (V)
Larger sensor (5)

1″ Compact
Auto Focus points (4)

49 1
Better sensibility (4)

80 – 25600 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
Touch screen (2)
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC TZ101 are the larger sensor, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like that the display has a higher resolution, the rather comfortable touch screen and the superior video recording.

The DMC TZ101 scores 19 points.

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

DMC TZ101

Cyber-shot HX50 (V)
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.10 20.40
Longer battery life (3, photos)

320 400
Weighs less (2)

310g
(10.0 oz.)		 272g
(8.8 oz.)
More portable (2)

317cm³
(20 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 DMC TZ101. Another advantage over the DMC TZ101: the more compact size and the built-in GPS.

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

Common Specs for both cameras compared

DMC TZ101

Cyber-shot HX50 (V)
Speed (frames/second)

10 10
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
WiFi
Panasonic DMC TZ101 VS Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V) Dimensions

Look at front view of the DMC TZ101 and Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Panasonic DMC TZ101

Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

19
14

We recommend Panasonic DMC TZ101 as better choice.