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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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 FH8 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH8 versus Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was released 12 months before the WB800F so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH8 matches up against the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Samsung WB800F

 FH8 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic FH8

 WB800F FH8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung WB800F

 FH8 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 has external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH8 compared to the WB800F.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and WB800F.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FH8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
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good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH8
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography information
Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than others in class (218g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (123g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
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), 640 x 480 (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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 123g (0.27 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $149 $300