Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB800F
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Announced July 2013
(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
- Introduced January 2013
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Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ70 was manufactured 7 months later than the WB800F and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ70 matches up against the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Samsung WB800F
| FZ70 | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2013 |  | January 2013 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic FZ70
| WB800F | FZ70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung WB800F
| FZ70 | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 has physical measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while 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).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ70 vs the WB800F.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and WB800F is 63 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and WB800F.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer FZ70 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Samsung WB800F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Samsung WB800F |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-07-18 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 606g (1.34 lbs) | 218g (0.48 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 41 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 171 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photos | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $300 | $300 |