Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB800F
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung WB800F
FH3 | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic FH3
WB800F | FH3 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung WB800F
FH3 | WB800F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Samsung WB800F | |
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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 |