Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was introduced 13 months later than the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZS50 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS50 has got external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS50 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher ZS50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.