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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was announced very close to the ST90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH2 matches up versus the ST90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung ST90

 FH2 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Panasonic FH2

 ST90 FH2 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung ST90

 FH2 ST90 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH2 compared to the ST90.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and ST90 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and ST90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files but you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography info
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography advice
Samsung ST90 Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (121 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
Sports photography with Samsung ST90
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (270 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Travel photography camera
72
good battery (270 per charge)
lighter than competition (121g)
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
good battery (270 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
36
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging features
Samsung ST90 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
27
good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Samsung ST90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Samsung ST90
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Samsung ST90
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) -
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $149 $150