Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST80
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced January 2011
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FP5 versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP5 was released 13 months after the ST80 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FP5 grades vs the ST80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung ST80
| FP5 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Panasonic FP5
| ST80 | FP5 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung ST80
| FP5 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 has got outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FP5 versus the ST80.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and ST80.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files though you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer FP5 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography info
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Samsung ST80 Street photography factors
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Panasonic FP5 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST80 Sports photography factors
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (260 shots)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Samsung ST80
better than average battery pack (260 CIPA)
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
has touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (260 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung ST80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung ST80 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 141g (0.31 lbs) | 118g (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 shots | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $199 | $249 |