Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB50F

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ70 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was launched 5 months prior to the WB50F and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ70 grades against the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ70 compared to the WB50F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and WB50F is 63 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and WB50F.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.