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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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 FH22 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB800F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FH22 matches up against the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung WB800F

 FH22 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic FH22

 WB800F FH22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung WB800F

 FH22 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH22 compared to the WB800F.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and WB800F.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FH22 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
Samsung WB800F Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
67
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (218g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Samsung WB800F
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - 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 rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 gr (0.37 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $300