Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB50F

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic S1 and Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was revealed 4 years prior to the WB50F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S1 scores vs the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1 and Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1 against the WB50F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and WB50F.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.