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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(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)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung ST600

 FP2 ST600 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Panasonic FP2

 ST600 FP2 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung ST600

 FP2 ST600 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and ST600 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
28
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
30
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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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
55
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)
60
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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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Sports photography camera
35
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
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
56
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)
65
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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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
33
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
44
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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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging information
Samsung ST600 Vlogging information
25
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)
30
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Samsung ST600
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Samsung 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