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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was announced around the same time to the ST100 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FP2 scores against the ST100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung ST100

 FP2 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Panasonic FP2

 ST100 FP2 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung ST100

 FP2 ST100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP2 against the ST100.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and ST100.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Samsung ST100
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (151 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography details
Samsung ST100 Travel photography details
56
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (151 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging features
Samsung ST100 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (151g)
29
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Samsung ST100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Samsung ST100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Samsung ST100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $80 $250