Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB1100F

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung WB1100F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was released 4 years earlier than the WB1100F which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FX75 matches up against the WB1100F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung WB1100F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FX75 vs the WB1100F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and WB1100F is 94 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and WB1100F.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FX75 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.