Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST100
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung ST100
| FH1 | ST100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Panasonic FH1
| ST100 | FH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
| Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) | |
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung ST100
| FH1 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
| Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | 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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Samsung 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 |