Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB50F

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS80 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was announced 4 years after the WB50F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZS80 scores versus the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS80 versus Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS80 against the WB50F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and WB50F is 86 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and WB50F.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS80 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS80 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.