Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP3/Panasonic-FP3-front.jpg)
![Samsung ST80 front Samsung ST80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-ST80/Samsung-ST80-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The FP3 was introduced about the same time to the ST80 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP3 grades vs the ST80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung ST80
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Panasonic FP3
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Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung ST80
FP3 | ST80 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FP3 compared to the ST80.
![Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP3-vs-Samsung-ST80-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.
![Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP3-vs-Samsung-ST80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and ST80.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.
![Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP3-vs-Samsung-ST80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP3-vs-Samsung-ST80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung ST80 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
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 | 4800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 gr (0.34 lb) | 118 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Battery ID | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $182 | $249 |