Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB50F

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was released 4 years earlier than the WB50F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH5 matches up versus the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB50F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FH5 against the WB50F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and WB50F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older FH5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.