Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ50W

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ50W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was brought out 9 months after the HZ50W which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH5 scores vs the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 has external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH5 and the HZ50W.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and HZ50W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer FH5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.