Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST6500
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST6500 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe FP2 was manufactured 12 months before the ST6500 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FP2 matches up versus the ST6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung ST6500
FP2 | ST6500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Panasonic FP2
ST6500 | FP2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung ST6500
FP2 | ST6500 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung ST6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP2 against the ST6500.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and ST6500.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST6500 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung ST6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung ST6500 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $80 | - |