Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB150F
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Released January 2012

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FX48 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WB150F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FX48 matches up against the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Samsung WB150F
FX48 | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FX48
WB150F | FX48 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 35 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung WB150F
FX48 | WB150F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX48 has got external measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FX48 versus the WB150F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and WB150F.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB150F to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FX48 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Samsung WB150F |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX40 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-27 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $325 | $230 |