Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST700
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99 Imaging
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22 Overall
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung ST700
FP8 | ST700 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Panasonic FP8
ST700 | FP8 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2009 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung ST700
FP8 | ST700 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and ST700 is 95 and 99 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung ST700 | |
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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 |