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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was introduced 16 months earlier than the WB800F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FX90 grades against the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Samsung WB800F

 FX90 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic FX90

 WB800F FX90 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 16 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB800F

 FX90 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FX90 versus the WB800F.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and WB800F.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB800F to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FX90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX90
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography details
Samsung WB800F Travel photography details
60
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition (218 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-26 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 149 grams (0.33 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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
Battery life 200 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $227 $300