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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS8
Samsung WB50F
(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
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS7 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was announced 3 years before the WB50F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS7 scores vs the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Samsung WB50F

 ZS7 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic ZS7

 WB50F ZS7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 30 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung WB50F

 ZS7 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS7 comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS7 versus Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS7 versus the WB50F.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS7 and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB50F to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older ZS7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others (218g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (207g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
38
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Samsung WB50F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Samsung WB50F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 207 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $350 $180