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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was revealed 12 months prior to the ST700 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FP3 matches up versus the ST700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung ST700

 FP3 ST700 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Panasonic FP3

 ST700 FP3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung ST700

 FP3 ST700 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys external 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 ST700 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP3 compared to the ST700.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and ST700 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and ST700.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST700 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older FP3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155g)
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
Sports photography with Samsung ST700
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Samsung ST700
60
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging information
Samsung ST700 Vlogging information
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Samsung ST700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Samsung ST700
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Samsung ST700
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) -
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $182 $280