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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 FH5 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH5 versus Samsung WB750, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was announced 7 months before the WB750 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH5 scores against the WB750 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Samsung WB750

 FH5 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic FH5

 WB750 FH5 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung WB750

 FH5 WB750 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 offers external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH5 versus Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FH5 and the WB750.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and WB750 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and WB750.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to resolve greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FH5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (13MP)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography factors
Samsung WB750 Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography info
Samsung WB750 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
supports focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging details
Samsung WB750 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Samsung WB750
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Samsung WB750
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Samsung WB750
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4096 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 life 260 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $169 $339