Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST93
95 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
20 Overall
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Announced April 2011
Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST93 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic FS12 versus Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS12 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the ST93 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FS12 grades against the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Samsung ST93. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Samsung ST93
FS12 | ST93 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Panasonic FS12
ST93 | FS12 | |||
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Announced | April 2011 | April 2009 | More recent by 24 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 ST93
FS12 | ST93 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 comes with exterior dimensions 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 ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FS12 versus Samsung ST93 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FS12 and the ST93.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and ST93.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST93 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Samsung ST93 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-04-17 | 2011-04-20 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 pounds) | 110g (0.24 pounds) |
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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $228 | - |