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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(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
Samsung ST65
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Samsung ST65

 FS12 ST65 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Panasonic FS12

 ST65 FS12 
LaunchedJanuary 2011April 2009Newer by 21 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung ST65

 FS12 ST65 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and ST65 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography info
Samsung ST65 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography details
Samsung ST65 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography details
Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography details
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Samsung ST65
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Samsung 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