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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was launched at a similar time to the ST65 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FP7 scores against the ST65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung ST65

 FP7 ST65 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Panasonic FP7

 ST65 FP7 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung ST65

 FP7 ST65 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FP7 against the ST65.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and ST65 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and ST65.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography advice
Samsung ST65 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (147g)
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Samsung ST65
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (240 shots)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography details
Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
63
better than average battery (240 shots)
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (147 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography information
41
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging details
Samsung ST65 Vlogging details
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competition (147g)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Samsung ST65
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Samsung ST65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) -
Physical 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 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $227 $130