Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung HZ50W

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung HZ50W, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and HZ50W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was introduced 8 years after the HZ50W which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FZ1000 II matches up vs the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 II comes with outer measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung HZ50W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the HZ50W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and HZ50W is 55 and 70 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and HZ50W.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will resolve extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.