Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZS50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was brought out 23 months after the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS50 matches up against the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 provides external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS50 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and Galaxy Camera is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS50 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.