Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic G9 and Samsung WB800F side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic G9 has external dimensions of 137 x 97 x 92 mm (5.39 x 3.82 x 3.62″) and weighs 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz) (including batteries). Samsung WB800F has external dimensions of 111 x 65 x 22 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 0.87″) and weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic G9 and the Samsung WB800F. Samsung WB800F is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 26mm narrower, 32mm shorter and 70mm thinner than Panasonic G9. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Samsung WB800F has a built-in lens but Panasonic G9 doesn't. Once you put a lens on G9, its thickness will increase significantly.
Comparison image of the Panasonic G9 and the Samsung WB800F Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic G9 and Samsung WB800F.
Comparison image of the Panasonic G9 and the Samsung WB800F Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic G9 and Samsung WB800F.
Top View Comparison image of the Panasonic G9 and the the Samsung WB800F Size
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung WB800F is significantly lighter (440g ) than the Panasonic G9 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on G9, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the G9 has a big advantage over the WB800F which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic G9 and Samsung WB800F's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Panasonic G9 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Samsung WB800F's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to G9.