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Panasonic G10 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic G10 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Alternate Name is WB5500
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Panasonic G10 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic G10 and Samsung HZ50W, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly comparable but the G10 (Four Thirds) and HZ50W (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G10 was introduced 4 months later than the HZ50W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the G10 grades vs the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Samsung HZ50W

 G10 HZ50W 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Panasonic G10

 HZ50W G10 

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Samsung HZ50W

 G10 HZ50W 
ReleasedAugust 2010May 2010Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic G10 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 has outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G10 compared to the HZ50W.

Panasonic G10 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G10 and HZ50W is 72 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G10 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung HZ50W will show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Panasonic G10 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G10
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
46
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G10
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
59
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography details
45
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G10
Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
54
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G10
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
59
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G10
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
23
has face detection autofocus
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic G10 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Samsung HZ50W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Samsung HZ50W
Also referred to as - WB5500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-09 2010-05-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 388g (0.86 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 411 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $550 $250