Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung WB800F
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung WB800F Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung WB800F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FP7 was brought out 24 months before the WB800F making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FP7 matches up against the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung WB800F
FP7 | WB800F | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic FP7
WB800F | FP7 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung WB800F
FP7 | WB800F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung WB800F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP7 against the WB800F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and WB800F.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FP7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung WB800F |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
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 reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $227 | $300 |