Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB800F

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS20 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was released 8 months prior to the WB800F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS20 scores versus the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS20 has outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS20 versus the WB800F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB800F to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged ZS20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.