Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB2200F
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
- Introduced January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
- Launched January 2014
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Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ZS50 was launched 13 months after the WB2200F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS50 grades against the WB2200F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Samsung WB2200F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Samsung WB2200F
| ZS50 | WB2200F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | January 2014 | Newer by 13 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Panasonic ZS50
| WB2200F | ZS50 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Samsung WB2200F
| ZS50 | WB2200F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about 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) while the Samsung WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB2200F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ZS50 compared to the WB2200F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and WB2200F is 90 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and WB2200F.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB2200F to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer ZS50 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Samsung WB2200F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Samsung WB2200F |
| Other name | Lumix DMC-TZ70 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2014-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | 200k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1/8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash options | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) | 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 243 grams (0.54 lbs) | 708 grams (1.56 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | BP-1410 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SCXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $350 | $599 |