Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung WB800F

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was revealed 4 years prior to the WB800F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH1 grades against the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH1 versus Samsung WB800F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FH1 versus the WB800F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and WB800F.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB800F to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older FH1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.