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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Released January 2011
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed at a similar time to the ST95 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FP7 matches up versus the ST95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung ST95

 FP7 ST95 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Panasonic FP7

 ST95 FP7 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung ST95

 FP7 ST95 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 has physical 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) and the Samsung ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 and the ST95.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and ST95 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and ST95.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (147g)
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Samsung ST95
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (240 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography information
Samsung ST95 Travel photography information
63
great battery pack (240 shots)
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography highlights
41
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging features
Samsung ST95 Vlogging features
29
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (147g)
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Samsung ST95
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Samsung ST95
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (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 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $227 $145