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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS40
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS50
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic ZS45 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was announced 13 months later than the WB50F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS45 scores vs the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Samsung WB50F

 ZS45 WB50F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic ZS45

 WB50F ZS45 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung WB50F

 ZS45 WB50F 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS45 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZS45 compared to the WB50F.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and WB50F.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger ZS45 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
37
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (249g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
55
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery power (350 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography features
Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
71
good battery power (350 per charge)
lighter than others (249 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (207g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
47
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS45
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (249 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Samsung WB50F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249g (0.55 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 350 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $180