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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP3 versus Samsung WB50F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was announced 5 years earlier than the WB50F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the FP3 grades vs the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung WB50F

 FP3 WB50F 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic FP3

 WB50F FP3 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 48 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung WB50F

 FP3 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FP3 compared to the WB50F.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and WB50F.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB50F to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FP3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP3
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
60
features touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (155g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging features
Samsung WB50F Vlogging features
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Samsung WB50F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 207 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $182 $180