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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(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
Samsung ST600
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung ST600

 FP8 ST600 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Panasonic FP8

 ST600 FP8 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung ST600

 FP8 ST600 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography features
Samsung ST600 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (151 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography features
Samsung ST600 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
56
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (151g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
has focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (150g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging information
Samsung ST600 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than average (151g)
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (150 grams)
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Samsung ST600
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Samsung ST600
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