Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST100
95 Imaging
36 Features
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95 Imaging
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST100 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
- Announced January 2010
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung ST100
FP2 | ST100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Panasonic FP2
ST100 | FP2 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung ST100
FP2 | ST100 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung ST100 | |
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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 |