Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB50F

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was introduced 18 months before the WB50F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS15 matches up against the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS15 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS15 compared to the WB50F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and WB50F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS15 and WB50F.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB50F to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.