Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST6500
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
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Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FP5 matches up against the ST6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung ST6500
| FP5 | ST6500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Panasonic FP5
| ST6500 | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung ST6500
| FP5 | ST6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having 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 dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP5 vs the ST6500.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and ST6500.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung ST6500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung ST6500 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-19 |
| 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| 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") | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $199 | - |
