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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(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
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
  • Launched January 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung WB800F

 S1 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic S1

 WB800F S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung WB800F

 S1 WB800F 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

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

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
62
lighter than average (117 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
fairly wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Samsung WB800F
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