Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung HZ50W

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS8 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was released 15 months later than the HZ50W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS8 matches up versus the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS8 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS8 versus Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS8 compared to the HZ50W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and HZ50W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS8 and HZ50W.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern ZS8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.