Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB50F

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic SZ1 and Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was unveiled 24 months prior to the WB50F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ1 matches up vs the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ1 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ1 compared to the WB50F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and WB50F.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The older SZ1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.