Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB50F
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
(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
- Released January 2014
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On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZR3 matches up versus the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Samsung WB50F
| ZR3 | WB50F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic ZR3
| WB50F | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 48 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung WB50F
| ZR3 | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications 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 that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZR3 versus the WB50F.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and WB50F.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB50F to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older ZR3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Samsung WB50F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Samsung WB50F |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-01-26 | 2014-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159g (0.35 lbs) | 207g (0.46 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $280 | $180 |