Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB800F
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
(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
- Announced January 2013
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Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FX580 was introduced 5 years earlier than the WB800F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FX580 matches up against the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Samsung WB800F
| FX580 | WB800F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic FX580
| WB800F | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung WB800F
| FX580 | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX580 and the WB800F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and WB800F.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Samsung WB800F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Samsung WB800F |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | 218 gr (0.48 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $499 | $300 |