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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(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
Samsung WB750
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung WB750

 FP8 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic FP8

 WB750 FP8 
RevealedSeptember 2011July 2009More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung WB750

 FP8 WB750 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
manual focus
resolution is good (13MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (193g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
Sports photography with Samsung WB750
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
Travel photography with Samsung WB750
56
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (193g)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
Vlogging with Samsung WB750
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Samsung WB750
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Samsung WB750
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