Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB50F

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was manufactured 12 months before the WB50F and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH10 grades versus the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FH10 versus the WB50F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and WB50F is 97 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and WB50F.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older FH10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.