Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB800F

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FZ300 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was manufactured 2 years later than the WB800F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FZ300 matches up vs the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 provides exterior dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ300 and Samsung WB800F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ300 and the WB800F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and WB800F is 59 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and WB800F.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB800F to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher FZ300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.