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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(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
Samsung WB150F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Samsung WB150F

 FX48 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FX48

 WB150F FX48 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 35 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung WB150F

 FX48 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

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

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Samsung WB150F
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