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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(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
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 XS1 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

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").

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The 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 dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Samsung WB800F

 XS1 WB800F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and WB800F is 97 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (218g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
35
fairly wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Samsung 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