Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB800F
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
(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
- Launched January 2013

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB800F Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S1 was launched 24 months earlier than the WB800F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1 scores vs the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung WB800F
S1 | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic S1
WB800F | S1 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung WB800F
S1 | WB800F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung WB800F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S1 versus the WB800F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and WB800F.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged S1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Samsung WB800F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | 240 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $269 | $300 |