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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released 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
  • Introduced September 2011
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic XS1 and Samsung WB750, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was announced 17 months after the WB750 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the XS1 scores versus the WB750 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Samsung WB750

 XS1 WB750 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2011Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic XS1

 WB750 XS1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Samsung WB750

 XS1 WB750 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the XS1 compared to the WB750.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and WB750 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and WB750.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to render more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger XS1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
manual focus
megapixel count decent (13MP)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
Samsung WB750 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB750 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography info
Samsung WB750 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography highlights
38
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging info
Samsung WB750 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Samsung WB750
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Samsung WB750
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103g (0.23 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 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 260 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $339