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Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic S3 versus Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WB50F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S3 scores versus the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Samsung WB50F

 S3 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic S3

 WB50F S3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Samsung WB50F

 S3 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S3 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S3 against the WB50F.

Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3 and WB50F.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S3 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S3 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S3 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average in class (117g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (207g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S3 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S3 Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S3 and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117g (0.26 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $110 $180