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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung ST90
(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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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

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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The FP5 was manufactured very close to the ST90 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

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 
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Panasonic FP5

 ST90 FP5 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung ST90

 FP5 ST90 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography info
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography factors
Samsung ST90 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST90 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (260 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
Travel photography with Samsung ST90
65
better than average battery power (260 per charge)
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
40
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
better than average battery power (260 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST90 Vlogging highlights
30
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
27
good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Samsung ST90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Samsung 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