Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST93

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.