Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB800F

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was brought out 6 months earlier than the WB800F which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS15 grades against the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 features physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS15 vs the WB800F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and WB800F.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB800F to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.