Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST93
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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97 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
30
Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST93 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 Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Introduced April 2011

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").

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung ST93
FP3 | ST93 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Panasonic FP3
ST93 | FP3 | |||
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Introduced | April 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 15 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung ST93
FP3 | ST93 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Panasonic FP3 versus Samsung ST93 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung ST93 | |
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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 | - |