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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP1 was revealed 12 months earlier than the SH100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FP1 grades vs the SH100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung SH100

 FP1 SH100 

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Panasonic FP1

 SH100 FP1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung SH100

 FP1 SH100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SH100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP1 versus the SH100.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and SH100 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and SH100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung SH100 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Samsung SH100
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography details
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging features
Samsung SH100 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Samsung SH100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Samsung SH100
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Samsung SH100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4230 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) -
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $153 $200