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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZS3 was announced 4 years before the WB800F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS3 grades versus the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Samsung WB800F

 ZS3 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic ZS3

 WB800F ZS3 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 44 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung WB800F

 ZS3 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS3 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the ZS3 and the WB800F.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS3 and WB800F.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (218g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
35
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB800F Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Samsung WB800F
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ7 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229 gr (0.50 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $300