Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB850F
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75/Panasonic-FX75-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB850F front Samsung WB850F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB850F/Samsung-WB850F-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Released January 2012
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung WB850F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The FX75 was brought out 19 months prior to the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FX75 matches up versus the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Samsung WB850F
FX75 | WB850F | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Panasonic FX75
WB850F | FX75 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung WB850F
FX75 | WB850F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FX75 vs the WB850F.
![Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75-vs-Samsung-WB850F-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.
![Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75-vs-Samsung-WB850F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and WB850F.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FX75 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75-vs-Samsung-WB850F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75-vs-Samsung-WB850F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Samsung WB850F |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FX70 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-06-01 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.40 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 | ||
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $139 | $599 |