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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 FX90 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WB50F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FX90 scores versus the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Samsung WB50F

 FX90 WB50F 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic FX90

 WB50F FX90 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2011More modern by 28 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB50F

 FX90 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FX90 against the WB50F.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and WB50F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
30
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
60
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition (207g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-26 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $227 $180