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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was introduced 13 months after the ST100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FP7 grades versus the ST100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung ST100

 FP7 ST100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Panasonic FP7

 ST100 FP7 
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung ST100

 FP7 ST100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 provides external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FP7 versus the ST100.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and ST100.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FP7 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer FP7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography details
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography factors
Samsung ST100 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (147g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography details
Samsung ST100 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (240 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Travel photography highlights
63
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (147g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
offers touch focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (155g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST100 Vlogging advice
29
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
29
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (155g)
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Samsung ST100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Samsung ST100
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Samsung ST100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 240 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $227 $250