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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ50W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was brought out 3 months before the HZ50W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH1 matches up against the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung HZ50W

 FH1 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Panasonic FH1

 HZ50W FH1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung HZ50W

 FH1 HZ50W 
IntroducedJanuary 2010May 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FH1 and the HZ50W.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and HZ50W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung HZ50W to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Samsung HZ50W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Samsung HZ50W
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS10 WB5500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-05-03
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163g (0.36 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $250