Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB800F

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS40 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was launched 13 months later than the WB800F making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS40 scores against the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS40 has outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS40 versus Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS40 against the WB800F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and WB800F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and WB800F.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern ZS40 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.