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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic FX580 versus Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was introduced 6 years before the WB50F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the FX580 scores versus the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Samsung WB50F

 FX580 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic FX580

 WB50F FX580 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung WB50F

 FX580 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX580 versus Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FX580 versus the WB50F.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and WB50F.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older FX580 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
26
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography details
Samsung WB50F Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
37
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Samsung WB50F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-27 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 207g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $180