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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was launched 13 months later than the WB50F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS50 grades versus the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Samsung WB50F

 ZS50 WB50F 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 13 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic ZS50

 WB50F ZS50 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Samsung WB50F

 ZS50 WB50F 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 enjoys outer measurements 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 WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS50 against the WB50F.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS50 and WB50F.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB50F to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher ZS50 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
41
has manual focus
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Street photography information
Samsung WB50F Street photography information
68
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (243 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
43
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors in class (243g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (243g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS50 and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50Samsung WB50F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Samsung WB50F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 grams (0.54 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $350 $180