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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Revealed September 2011
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung WB750, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was released 20 months prior to the WB750 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FP3 grades vs the WB750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung WB750

 FP3 WB750 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic FP3

 WB750 FP3 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung WB750

 FP3 WB750 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP3 vs the WB750.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and WB750 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and WB750.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP3 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP3
Street photography with Samsung WB750
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (193g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB750 Travel photography advice
60
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (193 grams)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography information
37
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging details
Samsung WB750 Vlogging details
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Samsung WB750
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Samsung WB750
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-09-01
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4096 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 155 grams (0.34 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 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 $182 $339