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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(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
Samsung WB750
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Samsung WB750

 FZ47 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic FZ47

 WB750 FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung WB750

 FZ47 WB750 
IntroducedJuly 2011September 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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manual focus
good MP (13MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
Street photography with Samsung WB750
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (498g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography features
Samsung WB750 Sports photography features
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography information
Samsung WB750 Travel photography information
51
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (498 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (193 grams)
good MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
Vlogging with Samsung WB750
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (498 grams)
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung WB750
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Samsung WB750
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