Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung HZ50W

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung HZ50W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was brought out 17 months later than the HZ50W making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH7 matches up against the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH7 and the HZ50W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and HZ50W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and HZ50W.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer FH7 should have an edge in sensor tech.