Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST90
95 Imaging
37 Features
17 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST90 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
- Launched January 2010
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung ST90
FP2 | ST90 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Panasonic FP2
ST90 | FP2 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung ST90
FP2 | ST90 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung ST90 | |
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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 |