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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FH10 versus Samsung HZ50W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH10 was launched 2 years after the HZ50W which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH10 scores vs the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung HZ50W

 FH10 HZ50W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2010Newer by 33 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Panasonic FH10

 HZ50W FH10 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung HZ50W

 FH10 HZ50W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 features external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 versus Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FH10 vs the HZ50W.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and HZ50W is 97 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and HZ50W.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography info
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (103g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography advice
39
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Samsung HZ50W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Samsung HZ50W
Also referred to as - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 pounds) 426 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $110 $250