Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB210

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was manufactured 3 years later than the WB210 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS50 matches up versus the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 has external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS50 against the WB210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and WB210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and WB210.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB210 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent ZS50 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.