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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP2 was released 12 months before the ST90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FP2 matches up versus the ST90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung ST90

 FP2 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Panasonic FP2

 ST90 FP2 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung ST90

 FP2 ST90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FP2 compared to the ST90.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and ST90.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FP2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Samsung ST90
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
Samsung ST90 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (151 grams)
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST90 Travel photography factors
56
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (151g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography details
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Samsung ST90
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average (151 grams)
27
fast max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Samsung ST90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Samsung ST90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) -
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $80 $150