Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB800F
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung WB800F
FP3 | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic FP3
WB800F | FP3 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 36 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung WB800F
FP3 | WB800F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung WB800F | |
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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 |