Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB850F

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was introduced 2 years later than the WB850F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ8 matches up versus the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ8 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SZ8 against the WB850F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ8 and WB850F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SZ8 will have an edge in sensor technology.