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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung ST80
(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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung ST80

 FP3 ST80 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Panasonic FP3

 ST80 FP3 

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung ST80

 FP3 ST80 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST80 Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Travel photography highlights
60
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
boasts focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
39
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (155g)
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Samsung ST80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Samsung ST80
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