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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(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
Samsung WB50F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Samsung WB50F

 FX48 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic FX48

 WB50F FX48 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 60 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung WB50F

 FX48 WB50F 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
27
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography advice
Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (207g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Samsung WB50F
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