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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(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
Samsung ST100
(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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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung ST100

 FS15 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Panasonic FS15

 ST100 FS15 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 11 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung ST100

 FS15 ST100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
has focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
29
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Samsung ST100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Samsung 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