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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX75 was unveiled 3 years before the WB30F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FX75 scores against the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Samsung WB30F

 FX75 WB30F 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic FX75

 WB30F FX75 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung WB30F

 FX75 WB30F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX75 provides external measurements 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 WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FX75 and the WB30F.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and WB30F.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB30F to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FX75 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography details
Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography info
Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
67
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
37
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB30F Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Samsung WB30F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Samsung WB30F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-01 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $139 $180