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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ30
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5500
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic LZ40 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was launched 3 years after the HZ50W which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LZ40 grades vs the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Samsung HZ50W

 LZ40 HZ50W 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2010Newer by 45 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Panasonic LZ40

 HZ50W LZ40 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung HZ50W

 LZ40 HZ50W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ40 comes with physical dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LZ40 versus Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the LZ40 vs the HZ50W.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and HZ50W is 67 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and HZ50W.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher LZ40 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography factors
40
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography details
Samsung HZ50W Street photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (524g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography details
47
long zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ40
Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
55
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (22mm)
great zoom (924mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (524g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
44
decently wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than average (524 grams)
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung HZ50W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Samsung HZ50W
Also referred to as - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2010-05-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-924mm (42.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.80 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 524 grams (1.16 pounds) 426 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 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 320 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $219 $250