Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung HZ50W
FH10 | HZ50W | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | May 2010 | Newer by 33 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Panasonic FH10
HZ50W | FH10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung HZ50W
FH10 | HZ50W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and HZ50W is 97 and 70 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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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 |