Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB50F

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was announced 17 months before the WB50F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ200 matches up vs the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ200 against the WB50F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and WB50F is 65 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and WB50F.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB50F to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FZ200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.