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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Launched June 2020
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic G100 vs Samsung HZ50W, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and HZ50W (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was revealed 10 years after the HZ50W which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G100 matches up against the HZ50W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Samsung HZ50W

 G100 HZ50W 
ReleasedJune 2020May 2010Newer by 124 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k230kSharper screen (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Panasonic G100

 HZ50W G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Samsung HZ50W

 G100 HZ50W 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G100 vs Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G100 versus the HZ50W.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and HZ50W is 81 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and HZ50W.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer G100 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
46
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
78
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography highlights
56
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography highlights
78
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (270 shots)
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography highlights
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
51
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
includes mic support
lack of image stabilization
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Samsung HZ50W
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Samsung HZ50W
Other name - WB5500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-06-24 2010-05-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,840k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 426 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $698 $250