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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Released November 2013
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic LF1 and Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and WB800F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The LF1 was revealed 11 months later than the WB800F which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the LF1 scores against the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Samsung WB800F

 LF1 WB800F 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2013More recent by 11 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic LF1

 WB800F LF1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Samsung WB800F

 LF1 WB800F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LF1 features physical measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has measurements 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 LF1 and Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the LF1 compared to the WB800F.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and WB800F.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LF1 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung WB800F will give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern LF1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LF1
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
64
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (218g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography factors
54
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging info
Samsung WB800F Vlogging info
36
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-11-26 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 192 grams (0.42 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $300