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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung WB800F
(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
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was manufactured within a month of the WB800F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH10 matches up versus the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung WB800F

 FH10 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic FH10

 WB800F FH10 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung WB800F

 FH10 WB800F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH10 compared to the WB800F.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and WB800F is 97 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and WB800F.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography info
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (103g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (218 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
38
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Samsung WB800F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 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 function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $110 $300