Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST93
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST93 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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Launched April 2011
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Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP8 was announced 21 months before the ST93 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP8 scores against the ST93 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Samsung ST93. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung ST93
| FP8 | ST93 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Panasonic FP8
| ST93 | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2011 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 21 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung ST93
| FP8 | ST93 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FP8 and the ST93.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and ST93.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung ST93 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung ST93 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung ST93 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-27 | 2011-04-20 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine V | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $300 | - |
