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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released September 2011
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ80 and Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was manufactured 5 years after the WB750 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ80 scores versus the WB750 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Samsung WB750

 FZ80 WB750 
ReleasedJanuary 2017September 2011Newer by 66 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic FZ80

 WB750 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Samsung WB750

 FZ80 WB750 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ80 has outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ80 versus the WB750.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and WB750 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and WB750.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ80 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern FZ80 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (616g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography features
Samsung WB750 Sports photography features
57
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
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provides focus via touch
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (616g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (193g)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography factors
57
you can focus manually
fairly wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
Vlogging with Samsung WB750
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fairly wide (20mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Samsung WB750
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Samsung WB750
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-01-04 2011-09-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 616 gr (1.36 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 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 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $399 $339