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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(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
Samsung ST93
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Samsung ST93

 FS12 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Panasonic FS12

 ST93 FS12 
AnnouncedApril 2011April 2009More recent by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung ST93

 FS12 ST93 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS12
Street photography with Samsung ST93
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography information
Samsung ST93 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST93 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging features
Samsung ST93 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
27
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Samsung ST93
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Samsung ST93
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 -