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Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
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
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS70 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was brought out 4 years after the WB800F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS70 scores against the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Samsung WB800F

 ZS70 WB800F 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2013More modern by 53 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic ZS70

 WB800F ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Samsung WB800F

 ZS70 WB800F 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS70 features exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS70 and Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS70 compared to the WB800F.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and WB800F is 87 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS70 and WB800F.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher ZS70 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
54
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography advice
Samsung WB800F Street photography advice
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
79
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (218 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone jack
35
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Samsung WB800F
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-04-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 322g (0.71 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $450 $300