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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5500
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic SZ8 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was manufactured 3 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ8 matches up versus the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Samsung HZ50W

 SZ8 HZ50W 
RevealedJanuary 2014May 2010More recent by 45 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Panasonic SZ8

 HZ50W SZ8 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung HZ50W

 SZ8 HZ50W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ8 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ8 versus Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ8 versus the HZ50W.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and HZ50W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ8 and HZ50W.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ8 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SZ8 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ8
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (159g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (159 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography advice
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (159 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung HZ50W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Samsung HZ50W
Otherwise known as - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2010-05-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 426 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $275 $250