Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB150F
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012
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The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FX78 was announced 11 months prior to the WB150F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the FX78 grades against the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Samsung WB150F
| FX78 | WB150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FX78
| WB150F | FX78 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 11 months | |
| Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung WB150F
| FX78 | WB150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX78 features physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FX78 against the WB150F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and WB150F.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB150F to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FX78 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung WB150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung WB150F |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX77 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-01-25 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 142g (0.31 lbs) | 188g (0.41 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $210 | $230 |