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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FX78 versus Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was brought out 3 years before the WB50F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FX78 grades versus the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Samsung WB50F

 FX78 WB50F 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic FX78

 WB50F FX78 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 35 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung WB50F

 FX78 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX78 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FX78 vs the WB50F.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and WB50F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB50F to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FX78 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography features
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography information
Samsung WB50F Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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lighter than competition (207 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
36
rather wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Vlogging details
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
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rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Samsung WB50F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-25 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 207g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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
Battery life 200 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $210 $180