Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB50F

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FH3 versus Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was released 5 years before the WB50F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH3 matches up versus the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH3 versus Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH3 against the WB50F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and WB50F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB50F to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.