Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB800F

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was unveiled 17 months prior to the WB800F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the LS5 scores against the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung WB800F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the LS5 against the WB800F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and WB800F.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB800F to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older LS5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.