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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS8
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS7 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was launched 17 months prior to the WB800F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS7 scores versus the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Samsung WB800F

 ZS7 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic ZS7

 WB800F ZS7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 17 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung WB800F

 ZS7 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS7 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS7 and the WB800F.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS7 and WB800F.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB800F to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older ZS7 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Street photography advice
Samsung WB800F Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (218g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
38
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Samsung WB800F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $300