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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Launched September 2011
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung WB750, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was manufactured 17 months later than the WB750 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ3 grades against the WB750 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Samsung WB750

 SZ3 WB750 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2011More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic SZ3

 WB750 SZ3 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung WB750

 SZ3 WB750 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ3 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ3 against the WB750.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and WB750 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and WB750.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to give you greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SZ3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography info
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (13MP)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
Street photography with Samsung WB750
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography details
Samsung WB750 Sports photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography information
Samsung WB750 Travel photography information
71
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (193g)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
39
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (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
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging info
Samsung WB750 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung WB750
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Samsung WB750
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Samsung WB750
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $339