Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB50F
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36 Features
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung WB50F
FP3 | WB50F | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic FP3
WB50F | FP3 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 48 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung WB50F
FP3 | WB50F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Panasonic FP3 versus Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |