Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST90

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FS12 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was manufactured 21 months prior to the ST90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FS12 scores against the ST90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS12 versus Samsung ST90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FS12 and the ST90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and ST90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST90 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.