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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced April 2009
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was introduced 21 months earlier than the ST95 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FS12 grades against the ST95 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Samsung ST95

 FS12 ST95 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Panasonic FS12

 ST95 FS12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011April 2009Fresher by 21 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung ST95

 FS12 ST95 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 has got external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FS12 compared to the ST95.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and ST95 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and ST95.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST95 to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography info
Samsung ST95 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography details
Samsung ST95 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
good MP (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography details
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Samsung ST95
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Samsung ST95
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-04-17 2011-01-19
Body design 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 16 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
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-124mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set 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
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 data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lb) -
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $228 $145