Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB50F

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the WB50F so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ3 matches up versus the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ3 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ3 against the WB50F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and WB50F.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.