Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST100
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
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Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FS15 versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FS15 was announced 11 months before the ST100 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FS15 scores versus the ST100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung ST100
| FS15 | ST100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Panasonic FS15
| ST100 | FS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung ST100
| FS15 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FS15 and the ST100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and ST100.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung ST100 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Samsung ST100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Samsung ST100 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-16 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.6-4.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,152k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 155g (0.34 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $180 | $250 |