Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB800F

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was announced 9 months earlier than the WB800F which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ150 scores vs the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ150 compared to the WB800F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and WB800F is 67 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and WB800F.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB800F to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FZ150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.