Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung WB50F

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung WB50F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was announced 4 years earlier than the WB50F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FP5 scores vs the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung WB50F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FP5 versus the WB50F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and WB50F.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.