Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ50W
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35 Features
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung HZ50W
FH1 | HZ50W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Panasonic FH1
HZ50W | FH1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung HZ50W
FH1 | HZ50W | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | May 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Check out the Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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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 |