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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(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
Samsung WB150F
(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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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

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").

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The 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 size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FX78

 WB150F FX78 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 11 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung WB150F

 FX78 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed 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.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
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no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX78
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
56
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography factors
36
quite wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Samsung 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