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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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 SZ8 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was released 13 months later than the WB800F making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ8 matches up versus the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Samsung WB800F

 SZ8 WB800F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic SZ8

 WB800F SZ8 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung WB800F

 SZ8 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ8 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ8 vs the WB800F.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ8 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ8 and WB800F.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SZ8 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (159 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography details
Samsung WB800F Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
67
lighter than competitors in class (159 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
50
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging information
Samsung WB800F Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (159 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
35
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $275 $300