Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST30

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the FS12 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The FS12 was announced 21 months prior to the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FS12 scores versus the ST30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS12 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FS12 compared to the ST30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and ST30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FS12 will give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.