Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST30

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP1 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is relatively close but the FP1 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The FP1 was brought out 12 months prior to the ST30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FP1 scores vs the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Samsung ST30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP1 versus Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FP1 against the ST30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and ST30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FP1 will render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be behind in sensor tech.