Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB750
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched July 2009
(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
- Revealed September 2011

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB750 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung WB750, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FP8 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WB750 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP8 matches up against the WB750 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Samsung WB750. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung WB750
FP8 | WB750 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic FP8
WB750 | FP8 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung WB750
FP8 | WB750 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung WB750 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FP8 vs the WB750.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and WB750 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and WB750.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB750 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung WB750 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung WB750 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-27 | 2011-09-01 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine V | - |
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 | 12 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4096 x 3072 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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), 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $300 | $339 |