Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST80
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced January 2010
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
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In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic FP1 versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FP1 matches up vs the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Samsung ST80. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung ST80
| FP1 | ST80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Panasonic FP1
| ST80 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung ST80
| FP1 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 provides external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FP1 against the ST80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and ST80.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST80 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street photography with Panasonic FP1
Street photography with Samsung ST80
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
Travel photography with Samsung ST80
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
features focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Panasonic FP1 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST80 Vlogging factors
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Samsung ST80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Samsung ST80 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| 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 photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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) | 118g (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $153 | $249 |