Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB750
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced September 2011

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB750 Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung WB750, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FX48 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WB750 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FX48 matches up versus the WB750 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Samsung WB750. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Samsung WB750
FX48 | WB750 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic FX48
WB750 | FX48 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung WB750
FX48 | WB750 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX48 features 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 WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung WB750 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FX48 compared to the WB750.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and WB750 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FX48 and WB750.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB750 to provide you with more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FX48 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Samsung WB750 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Samsung WB750 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FX40 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2011-09-01 |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4096 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $325 | $339 |