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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS50
(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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was brought out 2 years later than the WB30F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS50 scores against the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Samsung WB30F

 ZS50 WB30F 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic ZS50

 WB30F ZS50 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Samsung WB30F

 ZS50 WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS50 offers physical 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 WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS50 compared to the WB30F.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS50 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB30F to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS50 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Street photography information
Samsung WB30F Street photography information
68
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (243g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
43
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average in class (243 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (128g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
51
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (243g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS50 and Samsung WB30F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Samsung WB30F
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ70 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243g (0.54 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $350 $180