Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternate Name is WB5500
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The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung HZ50W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH3 was brought out 3 months before the HZ50W and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH3 grades versus the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung HZ50W
| FH3 | HZ50W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Panasonic FH3
| HZ50W | FH3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung HZ50W
| FH3 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | May 2010 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung HZ50W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH3 compared to the HZ50W.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and HZ50W is 94 and 70 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and HZ50W.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Samsung HZ50W |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS11 | WB5500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165g (0.36 lb) | 426g (0.94 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $160 | $250 |
