Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST65
95 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
26
99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
29
Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011
Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST65 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The FS12 was brought out 21 months earlier than the ST65 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FS12 scores versus the ST65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST65 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Samsung ST65. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Samsung ST65
FS12 | ST65 |
---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Panasonic FS12
ST65 | FS12 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2011 | April 2009 | Newer by 21 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung ST65
FS12 | ST65 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST65 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the FS12 versus the ST65.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and ST65 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and ST65.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST65 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Samsung ST65 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Samsung ST65 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-04-17 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $228 | $130 |