Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST700

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was revealed 20 months earlier than the ST700 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FS12 scores vs the ST700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Samsung ST700. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FS12 compared to the ST700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and ST700 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and ST700.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST700 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.