Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ50W

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ50W, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and HZ50W (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The S1 was released 8 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1 grades versus the HZ50W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 has got outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1 versus the HZ50W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and HZ50W is 54 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and HZ50W.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher S1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.