Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST6500
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Portability
99 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
35
99 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
35
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced January 2011
Samsung ST6500
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
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In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP7 was brought out around the same time to the ST6500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP7 matches up against the ST6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung ST6500
| FP7 | ST6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Panasonic FP7
| ST6500 | FP7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung ST6500
| FP7 | ST6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP7 against the ST6500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and ST6500.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street photography with Panasonic FP7
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Panasonic FP7 Sports photography features
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography features
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 shots)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography features
good battery power (240 shots)
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography details
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (240 per charge)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Panasonic FP7 Vlogging information
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging information
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touch screen
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung ST6500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung ST6500 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) | - |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $227 | - |
