Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB850F
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90/Panasonic-FX90-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB850F front Samsung WB850F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB850F/Samsung-WB850F-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FX90 versus Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The FX90 was released 4 months prior to the WB850F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FX90 grades against the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Samsung WB850F
FX90 | WB850F | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Panasonic FX90
WB850F | FX90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB850F
FX90 | WB850F | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 has external measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FX90 versus Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FX90 against the WB850F.
![Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-vs-Samsung-WB850F-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.
![Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-vs-Samsung-WB850F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and WB850F.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB850F to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
![Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-vs-Samsung-WB850F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-vs-Samsung-WB850F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Samsung WB850F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-08-26 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.90 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $227 | $599 |