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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Samsung WB800F
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FX700 versus Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was brought out 3 years before the WB800F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FX700 matches up versus the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung WB800F

 FX700 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic FX700

 WB800F FX700 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 30 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB800F

 FX700 WB800F 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX700 versus Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FX700 against the WB800F.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and WB800F.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB800F to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
37
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography details
Samsung WB800F Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
69
lighter than average (218 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
35
quite wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $399 $300