Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung HZ50W
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ300/Panasonic-FZ300-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Announced July 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Released May 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5500
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FZ300 and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The FZ300 was launched 5 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ300 grades versus the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Samsung HZ50W
FZ300 | HZ50W | |||
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Released | July 2015 | ![]() | May 2010 | Fresher by 64 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Panasonic FZ300
HZ50W | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Samsung HZ50W
FZ300 | HZ50W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 comes with physical dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions 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 FZ300 and Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ300 against the HZ50W.
![Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ300-vs-Samsung-HZ50W-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and HZ50W is 59 and 70 respectively.
![Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ300-vs-Samsung-HZ50W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and HZ50W.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung HZ50W to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent FZ300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ300-vs-Samsung-HZ50W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ300-vs-Samsung-HZ50W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Samsung HZ50W |
Also called | - | WB5500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-07-16 | 2010-05-03 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 691g (1.52 lb) | 426g (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $598 | $250 |