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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST93 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 ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced April 2011
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP3 versus Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was brought out 15 months earlier than the ST93 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP3 grades vs the ST93 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung ST93

 FP3 ST93 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Panasonic FP3

 ST93 FP3 
IntroducedApril 2011January 2010More recent by 15 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung ST93

 FP3 ST93 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Samsung ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FP3 and the ST93.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and ST93.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST93 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older FP3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography features
Samsung ST93 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography info
Samsung ST93 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography features
Samsung ST93 Travel photography features
60
has focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography information
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging information
Samsung ST93 Vlogging information
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Samsung ST93
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Samsung ST93
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Samsung ST93
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-04-20
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
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 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $182 -