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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FX48 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was released 5 years earlier than the WB30F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FX48 scores against the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Samsung WB30F

 FX48 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic FX48

 WB30F FX48 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung WB30F

 FX48 WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX48 vs the WB30F.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FX48 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
27
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB30F Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB30F Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging features
Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Samsung WB30F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Samsung WB30F
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-27 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $325 $180