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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH2 was unveiled 24 months before the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH2 grades against the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung WB800F

 FH2 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic FH2

 WB800F FH2 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung WB800F

 FH2 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 compared to the WB800F.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and WB800F.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB800F to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
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resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
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better than average battery life (270 shots)
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (218g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
35
really wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Samsung WB800F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $149 $300