Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST93
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Released April 2011
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Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP2 was announced 15 months before the ST93 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FP2 grades against the ST93 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung ST93
| FP2 | ST93 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Panasonic FP2
| ST93 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 15 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung ST93
| FP2 | ST93 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FP2 versus the ST93.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and ST93.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST93 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung ST93 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung ST93 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-04-20 |
| 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 | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | () |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151g (0.33 lbs) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
| Physical 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 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $80 | - |