Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung WB850F

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was introduced at a similar time to the WB850F so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH8 matches up against the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH8 and the WB850F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and WB850F is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and WB850F.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration.