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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung WB750, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was revealed 20 months before the WB750 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH20 grades versus the WB750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung WB750

 FH20 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic FH20

 WB750 FH20 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung WB750

 FH20 WB750 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FH20 and the WB750.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and WB750 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and WB750.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH20 to deliver more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
Sports photography with Samsung WB750
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography features
Samsung WB750 Travel photography features
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Samsung WB750
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Samsung WB750
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Samsung WB750
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 grams (0.39 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $179 $339