• 1/2.35 inch 27.3mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax M50 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FH3

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.85 vs 1.42 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    180 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away

Panasonic DMC-FH3 advantages over Pentax M50

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $230 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 310 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Ricoh R50

Pentax M50
Ricoh R50
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Pentax M50 vs Ricoh R50

Panasonic DMC-FH3
Ricoh R50
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-FH3 vs Ricoh R50

Compared to Nikon S560

Pentax M50
Nikon S560
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More pixels

Compare Pentax M50 vs Nikon S560

Panasonic DMC-FH3
Nikon S560
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-FH3 vs Nikon S560

Compared to Olympus FE-370

Pentax M50
Olympus FE-370
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax M50 vs Olympus FE-370

Panasonic DMC-FH3
Olympus FE-370
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-FH3 vs Olympus FE-370

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FH1

Pentax M50
Panasonic DMC-FH1
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax M50 vs Panasonic DMC-FH1

Panasonic DMC-FH3
Panasonic DMC-FH1
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic DMC-FH3 vs Panasonic DMC-FH1

Compared to Canon A3300 IS

Pentax M50
Canon A3300 IS
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax M50 vs Canon A3300 IS

Panasonic DMC-FH3
Canon A3300 IS
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Panasonic DMC-FH3 vs Canon A3300 IS

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