Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB850F

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ200 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was brought out 7 months later than the WB850F which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ200 scores against the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ200 and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ200 versus the WB850F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and WB850F is 65 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and WB850F.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB850F to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern FZ200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.