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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FX75 versus Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was unveiled 3 years before the WB800F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FX75 grades against the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Samsung WB800F

 FX75 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic FX75

 WB800F FX75 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 31 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung WB800F

 FX75 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 has got 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 WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FX75 vs the WB800F.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and WB800F.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FX75 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography details
Samsung WB800F Travel photography details
67
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
69
lighter than competition (218g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
37
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
31
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
35
quite wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Samsung WB800F
Also called Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-01 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $139 $300