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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was announced 2 years later than the WB800F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ10 grades vs the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Samsung WB800F

 SZ10 WB800F 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic SZ10

 WB800F SZ10 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung WB800F

 SZ10 WB800F 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ10 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ10 vs the WB800F.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and WB800F.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SZ10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
36
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography details
Samsung WB800F Travel photography details
67
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (218g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
35
rather wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.4 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $300