Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung HZ50W

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung HZ50W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was introduced 21 months after the HZ50W which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SZ7 scores vs the HZ50W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ7 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ7 compared to the HZ50W.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and HZ50W is 95 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ7 and HZ50W.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SZ7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.