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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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
  • Introduced September 2011
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB750, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was launched 3 years before the WB750 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the FX580 matches up vs the WB750 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Samsung WB750

 FX580 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic FX580

 WB750 FX580 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung WB750

 FX580 WB750 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX580 comes with outside 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) and the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FX580 against the WB750.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and WB750 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and WB750.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB750 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FX580 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography features
26
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography information
Samsung WB750 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB750 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography factors
36
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Samsung WB750
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Samsung WB750
Also called Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-27 2011-09-01
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Maximal 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 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $339