Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB800F
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Samsung WB800F
ZS3 | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic ZS3
WB800F | ZS3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 44 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung WB800F
ZS3 | WB800F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Samsung WB800F | |
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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 |