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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(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
Samsung WB750
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Samsung WB750

 FX48 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic FX48

 WB750 FX48 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung WB750

 FX48 WB750 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

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

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography information
27
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
has manual focus
decent MP (13 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography factors
Samsung WB750 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (193g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
Sports photography with Samsung WB750
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (193g)
decent MP (13MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography details
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB750 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Samsung WB750
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Samsung WB750
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