Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB800F
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe F5 was released at a similar time to the WB800F and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the F5 grades against the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Samsung WB800F
| F5 | WB800F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic F5
| WB800F | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Samsung WB800F
| F5 | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2013 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the F5 against the WB800F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and WB800F.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Samsung WB800F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Samsung WB800F |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.70 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $100 | $300 |