Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST100
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | April 2009 | More modern by 8 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung ST100
| FS12 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Samsung 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 |