Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST600
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FP8 was announced 5 months before the ST600 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FP8 grades vs the ST600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung ST600
FP8 | ST600 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Panasonic FP8
ST600 | FP8 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung ST600
FP8 | ST600 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung ST600 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FP8 compared to the ST600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and ST600 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and ST600.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST600 to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung ST600 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-07-27 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine V | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | 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 (30 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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 lbs) | 150g (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | - | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $300 | $330 |