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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was manufactured very close to the WB800F and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ3 grades vs the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Samsung WB800F

 SZ3 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic SZ3

 WB800F SZ3 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung WB800F

 SZ3 WB800F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ3 has got external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB800F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ3 against the WB800F.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ3 and WB800F.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography information
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Street photography features
Samsung WB800F Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography details
Samsung WB800F Travel photography details
71
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
39
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ3
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
decently wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $150 $300