Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB50F
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
51
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
36 Overall
38
92 Imaging
40 Features
36 Overall
38
Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced January 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2014
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Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS60 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS60 was released 2 years after the WB50F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS60 scores vs the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Samsung WB50F
| ZS60 | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2016 |  | January 2014 | More modern by 25 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic ZS60
| WB50F | ZS60 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung WB50F
| ZS60 | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 enjoys outer dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS60 compared to the WB50F.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and WB50F is 88 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and WB50F.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger ZS60 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
Samsung WB50F Street photography info
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (282 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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lighter than competition (282 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than others in class (207g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Samsung WB50F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Samsung WB50F |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2014-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 282 grams (0.62 pounds) | 207 grams (0.46 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 37 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 109 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 pictures | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $248 | $180 |
