Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST30
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2011
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") possess different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP5 was announced about the same time to the ST30 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FP5 scores vs the ST30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung ST30
| FP5 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Panasonic FP5
| ST30 | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung ST30
| FP5 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 has external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FP5 against the ST30.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and ST30.
Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FP5 will give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung ST30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung ST30 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| 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 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display 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 | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file 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 | 141 grams (0.31 lbs) | 87 grams (0.19 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $199 | $55 |