Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB800F
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Launched January 2013
(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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Below, we are looking at the Panasonic XS1 versus Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe XS1 was announced very close to the WB800F so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the XS1 matches up vs the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Samsung WB800F
| XS1 | WB800F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic XS1
| WB800F | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
| Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Samsung WB800F
| XS1 | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 | January 2013 | Same age | |
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic XS1 versus Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the XS1 and the WB800F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and WB800F is 97 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and WB800F.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Samsung WB800F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Samsung WB800F |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 103g (0.23 lbs) | 218g (0.48 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 260 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $130 | $300 |