Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB50F
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2010
(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
- Revealed January 2014

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB50F Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX700 versus Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FX700 was manufactured 4 years before the WB50F and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the FX700 matches up versus the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung WB50F
FX700 | WB50F | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic FX700
WB50F | FX700 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB50F
FX700 | WB50F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FX700 versus Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FX700 compared to the WB50F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and WB50F.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FX700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Samsung WB50F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lb) | 207 gr (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
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 | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $399 | $180 |