Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB800F

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS80 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was unveiled 5 years later than the WB800F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS80 scores versus the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 has outside measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS80 against the WB800F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and WB800F is 86 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and WB800F.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS80 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.