Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Lets look closer at the Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was unveiled 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS50 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS50 offers external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS50 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer ZS50 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.