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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(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
  • Released January 2010
Samsung ST65
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the ST65 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the FP3 grades vs the ST65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung ST65

 FP3 ST65 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Panasonic FP3

 ST65 FP3 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung ST65

 FP3 ST65 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP3 vs the ST65.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and ST65 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and ST65.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP3
Street photography with Samsung ST65
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography features
Samsung ST65 Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST65 Travel photography factors
60
features focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging information
Samsung ST65 Vlogging information
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
27
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Samsung ST65
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Samsung ST65
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Samsung ST65
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
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
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) -
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 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $182 $130