Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SH100
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SH100 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FP2 was unveiled 12 months prior to the SH100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FP2 grades vs the SH100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SH100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Samsung SH100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung SH100
FP2 | SH100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Panasonic FP2
SH100 | FP2 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung SH100
FP2 | SH100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has external 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 SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SH100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FP2 and the SH100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and SH100 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and SH100.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older FP2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung SH100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung SH100 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-04 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4230 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $80 | $200 |