Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB800F

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was announced 3 years prior to the WB800F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS5 scores vs the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS5 has got physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS5 vs the WB800F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and WB800F.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older ZS5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.