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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FP5 versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was introduced 13 months later than the ST100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FP5 grades versus the ST100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung ST100

 FP5 ST100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Panasonic FP5

 ST100 FP5 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung ST100

 FP5 ST100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 versus the ST100.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and ST100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer FP5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography features
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography details
Samsung ST100 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (260 per charge)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST100 Travel photography advice
65
great battery (260 per charge)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
40
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery (260 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
30
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
29
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Samsung ST100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Samsung ST100
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Samsung ST100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 260 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $199 $250