Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB800F

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS45 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was released 2 years later than the WB800F and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZS45 grades versus the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS45 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS45 against the WB800F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS45 and WB800F.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher ZS45 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.