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Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX100 II
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
  • Launched September 2011
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Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic LX100 versus Samsung WB750, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively comparable but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and WB750 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 was revealed 3 years after the WB750 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the LX100 scores versus the WB750 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Samsung WB750

 LX100 WB750 
LaunchedSeptember 2014September 2011More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic LX100

 WB750 LX100 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Samsung WB750

 LX100 WB750 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and 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 LX100 versus Samsung WB750 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the LX100 against the WB750.

Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and WB750 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 and WB750.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The LX100 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher LX100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
70
focusing manually
good resolution (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
42
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB750 Sports photography factors
67
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB750 Travel photography factors
75
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (13MP)
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (193g)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography information
73
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Vlogging info
Samsung WB750 Vlogging info
35
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Samsung WB750
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Samsung WB750
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-09-15 2011-09-01
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4112 x 3088 4096 x 3072
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 393g (0.87 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $800 $339