Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST700
95 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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99 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Samsung ST700. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung ST700
FP3 | ST700 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Panasonic FP3
ST700 | FP3 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung ST700
FP3 | ST700 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Check the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung ST700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and ST700 is 95 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung ST700 | |
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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 |