Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB50F

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic SZ5 versus Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was unveiled 17 months prior to the WB50F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ5 grades vs the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ5 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ5 and the WB50F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and WB50F.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB50F to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SZ5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.