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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung ST90
(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
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP7 was released at a similar time to the ST90 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FP7 scores against the ST90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung ST90

 FP7 ST90 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Panasonic FP7

 ST90 FP7 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung ST90

 FP7 ST90 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 features outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has specifications 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FP7 compared to the ST90.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and ST90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP7
Street photography with Samsung ST90
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Samsung ST90
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography details
Samsung ST90 Travel photography details
63
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography information
41
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging details
Samsung ST90 Vlogging details
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (147g)
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Samsung ST90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Samsung ST90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Samsung ST90
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) -
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 240 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $227 $150