Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST90
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST90 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
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Released January 2011
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Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FP5 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP5 grades vs the ST90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung ST90
| FP5 | ST90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Panasonic FP5
| ST90 | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung ST90
| FP5 | ST90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
| Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
| Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FP5 vs the ST90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and ST90.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration.
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung ST90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung ST90 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing 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 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 141 gr (0.31 pounds) | - |
| 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 Overall 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 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $199 | $150 |