Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST6500

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was brought out 12 months prior to the ST6500 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FP1 grades vs the ST6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP1 against the ST6500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and ST6500.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung ST6500 to result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.