Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB50F
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2014

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB50F Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FX48 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WB50F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FX48 scores vs the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Samsung WB50F
FX48 | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic FX48
WB50F | FX48 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 60 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung WB50F
FX48 | WB50F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX48 versus the WB50F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and WB50F.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FX48 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Samsung WB50F |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX40 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-27 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
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) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 pounds) | 207g (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
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 | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $325 | $180 |