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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS50 versus Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was revealed 5 years after the SL820 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS50 grades versus the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Samsung SL820

 ZS50 SL820 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2009Newer by 72 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic ZS50

 SL820 ZS50 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Samsung SL820

 ZS50 SL820 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS50 offers outer 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 SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS50 and the SL820.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and SL820 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and SL820.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent ZS50 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
26
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
Street photography with Samsung SL820
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography details
Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography information
Samsung SL820 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography advice
51
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL820 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS50 and Samsung SL820
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50Samsung SL820
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Samsung SL820
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ70 IT100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2009-02-17
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 grams (0.54 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 44 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 138 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $350 $280