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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Also Known as WB5500
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was revealed 7 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS80 matches up against the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Samsung HZ50W

 ZS80 HZ50W 
RevealedFebruary 2018May 2010More recent by 95 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Panasonic ZS80

 HZ50W ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung HZ50W

 ZS80 HZ50W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS80 versus the HZ50W.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and HZ50W is 86 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and HZ50W.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to render more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
54
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
46
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
sensor is small (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography details
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography information
79
great battery life (380 shots)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
62
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic socket
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung HZ50W
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Samsung HZ50W
Other name Lumix DC-TZ95 WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-02-18 2010-05-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 327g (0.72 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $448 $250