Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung WB850F

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was manufactured 17 months prior to the WB850F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FZ100 grades against the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ100 compared to the WB850F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and WB850F is 67 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB850F to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older FZ100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.