Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST80
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced July 2009
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FP8 matches up vs the ST80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung ST80
| FP8 | ST80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Panasonic FP8
| ST80 | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung ST80
| FP8 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 provides external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP8 compared to the ST80.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and ST80.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung ST80 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Panasonic FP8 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Street photography highlights
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (151g)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Panasonic FP8 Sports photography features
Samsung ST80 Sports photography features
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic FP8 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST80 Travel photography factors
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (151 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Panasonic FP8 Vlogging information
Samsung ST80 Vlogging information
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than average (151g)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung ST80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung ST80 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-27 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine V | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) | 118 gr (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | - | BP70A |
| 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 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $300 | $249 |