Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST600
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The FP3 was brought out around the same time to the ST600 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FP3 scores versus the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung ST600
FP3 | ST600 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Panasonic FP3
ST600 | FP3 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung ST600
FP3 | ST600 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FP3 compared to the ST600.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and ST600 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and ST600.
All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung ST600 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
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) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 lbs) | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $182 | $330 |