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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was introduced 8 months before the ST100 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FS12 matches up versus the ST100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Samsung ST100

 FS12 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Panasonic FS12

 ST100 FS12 
LaunchedJanuary 2010April 2009More modern by 8 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung ST100

 FS12 ST100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FS12 compared to the ST100.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and ST100.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung ST100 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography information
Samsung ST100 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST100 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography features
Samsung ST100 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (155 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST100 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (155 grams)
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Samsung ST100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Samsung ST100
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Samsung ST100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-04-17 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-124mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (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 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $228 $250