Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST90

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was released 18 months before the ST90 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FP8 grades versus the ST90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP8 compared to the ST90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and ST90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung ST90 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.