Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung HZ50W

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung HZ50W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was released 3 months prior to the HZ50W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH20 matches up vs the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FH20 compared to the HZ50W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and HZ50W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and HZ50W.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you need to take the age of the products into consideration.