Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB750

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was brought out 8 months later than the WB750 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ150 matches up vs the WB750 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Samsung WB750. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ150 against the WB750.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and WB750 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and WB750.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB750 to offer you more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer FZ150 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.