Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB50F
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Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Samsung WB50F
S3 | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic S3
WB50F | S3 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Samsung WB50F
S3 | WB50F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Panasonic S3 versus Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |