Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST100
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
(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
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(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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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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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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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung ST100
| FP7 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Panasonic FP7
| ST100 | FP7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung ST100
| FP7 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography details
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
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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Samsung ST100 Street photography factors
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)
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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Samsung ST100 Sports photography details
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
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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Samsung ST100 Travel photography highlights
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)
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)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
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
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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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)
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
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung 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 |