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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Samsung WB50F

 FZ200 WB50F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic FZ200

 WB50F FZ200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2012Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Samsung WB50F

 FZ200 WB50F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography advice
Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
57
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (588g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (540 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
55
great battery life (540 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (588 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (207g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging features
Samsung WB50F Vlogging features
63
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (588 grams)
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-18 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 grams (1.30 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $180