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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ28 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WB800F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FZ28 matches up vs the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung WB800F

 FZ28 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic FZ28

 WB800F FZ28 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB800F

 FZ28 WB800F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ28 provides outside measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 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 out the Panasonic FZ28 versus Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ28 compared to the WB800F.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and WB800F is 72 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and WB800F.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB800F to offer extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB800F Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (218g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography highlights
40
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
35
rather wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417g (0.92 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $599 $300