Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung WB850F

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

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.