Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ50W

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was unveiled 2 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ60 grades against the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ60 versus the HZ50W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and HZ50W is 68 and 70 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and HZ50W.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ60 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger FZ60 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.