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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was brought out about the same time to the ST600 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FP1 scores vs the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung ST600

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Panasonic FP1

		

		

			
 ST600 FP1 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung ST600

		

		

			
 FP1 ST600 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 features exterior 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) whilst the Samsung ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP1 vs the ST600.
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and ST600 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and ST600.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST600 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography details
21
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
30
 good megapixels (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (151g)
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung ST600 as a Sports photography camera
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow fps (6.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
50
 flash built-in
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
 features touch focus
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (27mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography features
28
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
44
 quite wide (27mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST600 Vlogging advice
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (151g)
30
 quite wide (27mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone support
 more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Samsung ST600
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Samsung ST600
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Samsung ST600
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" 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
Battery ID - SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $153 $330