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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was announced 17 months prior to the WB800F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ47 matches up vs the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Samsung WB800F

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 WB800F FZ47 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 17 months
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung WB800F

		

		

			
 FZ47 WB800F 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ47 and the WB800F.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and WB800F is 68 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ47 and WB800F.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB800F to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
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 manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
 includes face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than competitors in class (498g)
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (218 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
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 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery life (400 CIPA)
 max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 amazing zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
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 good battery life (400 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
 MP count low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition (218 grams)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (23mm)
 great zoom (483mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
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 manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery life (400 CIPA)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
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 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (23mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
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 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no mic support
 heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
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 relatively wide (23mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (218 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Samsung WB800F
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-21 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 9.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 498 grams (1.10 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $379 $300