Panasonic F5 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced May 2010
- Also Known as WB5500
Photography Glossary Panasonic F5 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic F5 versus Samsung HZ50W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe F5 was manufactured 2 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the F5 matches up against the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Samsung HZ50W
| F5 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | May 2010 | Fresher by 33 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Panasonic F5
| HZ50W | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Samsung HZ50W
| F5 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic F5 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 has outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the F5 vs the HZ50W.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and HZ50W is 96 and 70 respectively.
Panasonic F5 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and HZ50W.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger F5 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Samsung HZ50W |
| Also referred to as | - | WB5500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2010-05-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.70 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) | 426 grams (0.94 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 250 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $100 | $250 |