• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 288.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic GF6 advantages over Samsung WB50F

  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.77 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    1037k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung WB50F advantages over Panasonic GF6

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $600 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Thinner
    27 mm vs 38 mm
    Thinner

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GX1

Panasonic GF6
Panasonic GX1
  • $400
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $950
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX1

Samsung WB50F
Panasonic GX1
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $950
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Samsung WB50F vs Panasonic GX1

Compared to Olympus E-PL5

Panasonic GF6
Olympus E-PL5
  • $400
  • 4/3
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $329
  • 4/3
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Better color depth

Compare Panasonic GF6 vs Olympus E-PL5

Samsung WB50F
Olympus E-PL5
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $329
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Samsung WB50F vs Olympus E-PL5

Compared to Panasonic SZ8

Panasonic GF6
Panasonic SZ8
  • $400
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic SZ8

Samsung WB50F
Panasonic SZ8
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Samsung WB50F vs Panasonic SZ8

Compared to Samsung WB35F

Panasonic GF6
Samsung WB35F
  • $400
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung WB35F

Samsung WB50F
Samsung WB35F
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB35F

Compared to Olympus E-PL7

Panasonic GF6
Olympus E-PL7
  • $400
  • 4/3
  • In-camera panoramas
  • NFC
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GF6 vs Olympus E-PL7

Samsung WB50F
Olympus E-PL7
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Samsung WB50F vs Olympus E-PL7

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