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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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 FP3 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung WB800F

 FP3 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic FP3

 WB800F FP3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung WB800F

 FP3 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

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

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP3
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (155 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography information
Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
60
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (218g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
49
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (155g)
35
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Samsung WB800F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Samsung WB800F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $182 $300