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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FH1 versus Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was launched at a similar time to the ST100 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH1 matches up vs the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung ST100

 FH1 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Panasonic FH1

 ST100 FH1 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung ST100

 FH1 ST100 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 versus the ST100.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and ST100.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung ST100 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
Samsung ST100 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (155g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging information
Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
29
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (155g)
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Samsung ST100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Samsung ST100
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Samsung ST100
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $250