Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB800F

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was unveiled at a similar time to the WB800F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS30 grades vs the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS30 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS30 against the WB800F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and WB800F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.