Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung ST93

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was launched 15 months prior to the ST93 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP1 matches up against the ST93 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Samsung ST93. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung ST93 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FP1 against the ST93.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and ST93.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST93 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older FP1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.