Panasonic S1H vs Samsung HZ50W

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S1H versus Samsung HZ50W, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and HZ50W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was released 9 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S1H matches up versus the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H features exterior dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1H versus Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1H versus the HZ50W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and HZ50W is 52 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and HZ50W.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will show extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S1H is going to have an edge in sensor tech.