Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB50F
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Samsung WB50F
ZS7 | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic ZS7
WB50F | ZS7 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 30 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung WB50F
ZS7 | WB50F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |