Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ50W

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ50W, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was released 9 months prior to the HZ50W and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FP8 matches up versus the HZ50W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FP8 versus the HZ50W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and HZ50W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and HZ50W.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung HZ50W to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.