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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was released 17 months earlier than the ST700 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP8 scores versus the ST700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung ST700

 FP8 ST700 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Panasonic FP8

 ST700 FP8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung ST700

 FP8 ST700 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 comes with exterior measurements 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 ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FP8 against the ST700.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and ST700 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and ST700.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung ST700 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
MP count good (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST700 Travel photography advice
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
38
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging details
Samsung ST700 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
30
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Samsung ST700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Samsung ST700
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Samsung ST700
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-27 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $280