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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was released 13 months later than the ST100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH2 grades versus the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung ST100

          

          

            
 FH2 ST100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 ST100 FH2 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung ST100

          

          

            
 FH2 ST100 
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH2 compared to the ST100.
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and ST100.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should always take the age  of the products into consideration. The fresher FH2 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

            Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
33
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Samsung ST100
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery (270 per charge)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
34
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Travel photography highlights
72
 good battery (270 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
 comes with focus via touch
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
 features touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
41
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 good battery (270 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
37
 screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
Samsung ST100 Vlogging details
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone socket
29
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Samsung ST100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Samsung ST100
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 121 gr (0.27 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 270 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $149 $250