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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was brought out very close to the ST65 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the FP5 grades versus the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung ST65

 FP5 ST65 
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Panasonic FP5

 ST65 FP5 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung ST65

 FP5 ST65 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 offers external 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) while the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP5 vs the ST65.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and ST65 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and ST65.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography features
Samsung ST65 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (260 per charge)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery life (260 per charge)
has touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography information
40
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
good battery life (260 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging details
Samsung ST65 Vlogging details
30
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Samsung ST65
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Samsung ST65
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Samsung ST65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $199 $130