• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 875.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung WB2100 advantages over Panasonic ZS50

  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    875 mm vs 720 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic ZS50 advantages over Samsung WB2100

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Thinner
    34 mm vs 56 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    243g vs 503g
    Lighter weight
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • 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
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon L830

Samsung WB2100
Nikon L830
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Samsung WB2100 vs Nikon L830

Panasonic ZS50
Nikon L830
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic ZS50 vs Nikon L830

Compared to Fujifilm S8600

Samsung WB2100
Fujifilm S8600
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung WB2100 vs Fujifilm S8600

Panasonic ZS50
Fujifilm S8600
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic ZS50 vs Fujifilm S8600

Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Samsung WB2100
Panasonic ZS40
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung WB2100 vs Panasonic ZS40

Panasonic ZS50
Panasonic ZS40
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • More pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS50 vs Panasonic ZS40

Compared to Canon SX700 HS

Samsung WB2100
Canon SX700 HS
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB2100 vs Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS50
Canon SX700 HS
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Faster shutter

Compare Panasonic ZS50 vs Canon SX700 HS

Compared to Nikon L840

Samsung WB2100
Nikon L840
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB2100 vs Nikon L840

Panasonic ZS50
Nikon L840
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic ZS50 vs Nikon L840

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