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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(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
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was revealed 18 months prior to the ST95 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FP8 matches up versus the ST95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung ST95

 FP8 ST95 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Panasonic FP8

 ST95 FP8 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung ST95

 FP8 ST95 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 provides external 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 ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the FP8 versus the ST95.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and ST95 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and ST95.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST95 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography features
Samsung ST95 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (151g)
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
good resolution (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST95 Travel photography factors
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (151g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
38
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
27
great max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Samsung ST95
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Samsung ST95
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-27 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 151g (0.33 lb) -
Physical 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 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $145