Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ50W

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung HZ50W, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed 9 months later than the HZ50W so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the FP7 scores versus the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FP7 against the HZ50W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and HZ50W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and HZ50W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FP7 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger FP7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.