Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB850F

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was released 3 years prior to the WB850F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FX580 scores vs the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX580 and the WB850F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and WB850F.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.