Panasonic S1H vs Samsung WB50F
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75 Features
87 Overall
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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Samsung WB50F
S1H | WB50F | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 69 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2330k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1870k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic S1H
WB50F | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Samsung WB50F
S1H | WB50F | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |