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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was launched 12 months before the WB50F and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZS30 scores vs the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Samsung WB50F

 ZS30 WB50F 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic ZS30

 WB50F ZS30 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung WB50F

 ZS30 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS30 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS30 against the WB50F.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and WB50F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS30 and WB50F.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
33
good resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS30
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors (198g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
46
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
69
lighter than competitors (198 grams)
offers focus via touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (207g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (198 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Samsung WB50F
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ40 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/1200 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 260 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $180