Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ10W
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50/Panasonic-ZS50-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Launched January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Also referred to as WB500
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ10W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The ZS50 was brought out 5 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS50 matches up versus the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Samsung HZ10W
ZS50 | HZ10W | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 69 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic ZS50
HZ10W | ZS50 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Samsung HZ10W
ZS50 | HZ10W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS50 comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS50 vs the HZ10W.
![Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and HZ10W is 90 and 90 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS50 and HZ10W.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS50 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS50 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
![Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Samsung HZ10W |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-TZ70 | WB500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2432 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 243 gr (0.54 lb) | 249 gr (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 44 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 138 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $350 | $300 |