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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung WB350F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was revealed 6 years earlier than the WB350F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FX48 grades against the WB350F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Samsung WB350F

 FX48 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic FX48

 WB350F FX48 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 60 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung WB350F

 FX48 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX48 versus the WB350F.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX48 and WB350F.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB350F to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FX48 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
27
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography information
Samsung WB350F Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (276g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography advice
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging details
Samsung WB350F Vlogging details
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Samsung WB350F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-27 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $325 $260