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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung ST6500
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung ST6500

 FP2 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Panasonic FP2

 ST6500 FP2 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung ST6500

 FP2 ST6500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (151g)
50
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography details
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
56
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (151g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
74
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (151g)
32
fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Samsung ST6500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Samsung ST6500
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 -