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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Announced August 2019
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic S1H vs Samsung WB50F, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and WB50F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The S1H was brought out 5 years after the WB50F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1H scores against the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Samsung WB50F

 S1H WB50F 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2014More modern by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k460kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic S1H

 WB50F S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Samsung WB50F

 S1H WB50F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H has exterior measurements 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 WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1H vs Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S1H and the WB50F.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and WB50F is 52 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1H featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will deliver greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger S1H will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320s)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
37
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography information
Samsung WB50F Street photography information
69
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography features
Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
64
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (400 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
69
lighter than average (207 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 resolution)
has microphone socket
more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Samsung WB50F
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-08-28 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,330k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 lb) 207 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Two One
Pricing at release $3,998 $180