Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST600
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
28
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
37
95 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
37
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FP2 was manufactured around the same time to the ST600 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FP2 scores versus the ST600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung ST600
| FP2 | ST600 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Panasonic FP2
| ST600 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung ST600
| FP2 | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 has outer dimensions 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 ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FP2 versus the ST600.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and ST600 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and ST600.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you need to take the release date of the products into consideration.
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (150 grams)
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Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic FP2 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (150g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
pretty wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Panasonic FP2 Vlogging information
Samsung ST600 Vlogging information
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (150g)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung ST600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung ST600 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,152k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| 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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 | 151 gr (0.33 pounds) | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | SLB07 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $80 | $330 |