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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 FH3 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH3 versus Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WB800F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FH3 grades versus the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung WB800F

 FH3 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic FH3

 WB800F FH3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung WB800F

 FH3 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH3 versus Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH3 compared to the WB800F.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and WB800F.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FH3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB800F Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
35
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Samsung WB800F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $160 $300