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Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Successor is Panasonic GX7
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
  • Released September 2011
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Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic GX1 versus Samsung WB750, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and WB750 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The GX1 was introduced 6 months after the WB750 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX1 matches up versus the WB750 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Samsung WB750

 GX1 WB750 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic GX1

 WB750 GX1 

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Samsung WB750

 GX1 WB750 
ReleasedFebruary 2012September 2011Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX1 offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX1 versus Samsung WB750 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX1 vs the WB750.

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and WB750 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX1 and WB750.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GX1 will give greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography advice
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
42
focusing manually
MP count good (13 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Street photography advice
Samsung WB750 Street photography advice
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
47
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX1
Travel photography with Samsung WB750
65
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography advice
62
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
32
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Samsung WB750
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Samsung WB750
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Samsung WB750
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-14 2011-09-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.60 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 318g (0.70 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 703 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $228 $339