Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB800F

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was launched 24 months earlier than the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH25 matches up vs the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH25 against the WB800F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and WB800F.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FH25 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.