Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB750
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Launched July 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced September 2011

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB750 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FZ47 was introduced very close to the WB750 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ47 grades versus the WB750 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Samsung WB750. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Samsung WB750
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic FZ47
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung WB750
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | September 2011 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung WB750 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ47 compared to the WB750.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and WB750 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and WB750.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB750 to offer extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Samsung WB750 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Samsung WB750 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ48 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-21 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
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 | 12MP | 13MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4096 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 498 gr (1.10 lb) | 193 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 | 400 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $379 | $339 |