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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung ST80
(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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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

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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The FP1 was revealed within a month of the ST80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung ST80

 FP1 ST80 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Panasonic FP1

 ST80 FP1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung ST80

 FP1 ST80 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
21
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
30
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 Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP1
Street photography with Samsung ST80
55
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)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
25
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
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
Travel photography with Samsung ST80
50
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)
62
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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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography advice
28
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
39
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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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST80 Vlogging factors
25
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)
28
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Samsung ST80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Samsung 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