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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was revealed 12 months earlier than the ST95 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FP2 matches up against the ST95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung ST95

 FP2 ST95 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Panasonic FP2

 ST95 FP2 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung ST95

 FP2 ST95 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FP2 vs the ST95.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and ST95 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and ST95.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST95 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Samsung ST95
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
56
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography info
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
38
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Samsung ST95
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Samsung ST95
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Samsung ST95
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m -
Flash modes 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (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 Overall 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $80 $145