Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST100
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
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Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FP3 matches up vs the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung ST100
| FP3 | ST100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Panasonic FP3
| ST100 | FP3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung ST100
| FP3 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FP3 vs the ST100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and ST100.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.
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Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Panasonic FP3 Street photography details
Samsung ST100 Street photography details
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Panasonic FP3 Sports photography features
Samsung ST100 Sports photography features
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
features focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography info
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Panasonic FP3 Vlogging info
Samsung ST100 Vlogging info
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung ST100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung ST100 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| 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) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.6-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,152k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $182 | $250 |
