Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB350F

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was unveiled 13 months later than the WB350F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS50 scores against the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 provides exterior 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 WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS50 versus the WB350F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and WB350F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and WB350F.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB350F to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS50 provides an edge in sensor technology.