Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB800F

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic LZ20 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was launched 5 months prior to the WB800F which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the LZ20 scores vs the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ20 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the LZ20 against the WB800F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and WB800F is 71 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ20 and WB800F.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.