Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB800F

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB800F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was unveiled 4 years before the WB800F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FP3 grades vs the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FP3 versus the WB800F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and WB800F.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.