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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was launched very close to the WB50F so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ8 grades against the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Samsung WB50F

 SZ8 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic SZ8

 WB50F SZ8 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung WB50F

 SZ8 WB50F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ8 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ8 versus the WB50F.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ8 and WB50F.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Street photography advice
Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ8
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography details
Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (159g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography advice
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ8
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (159g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $275 $180