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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was manufactured 11 months before the ST600 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FS15 scores against the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung ST600

 FS15 ST600 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Panasonic FS15

 ST600 FS15 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 11 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung ST600

 FS15 ST600 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 enjoys outside measurements 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 ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FS15 versus the ST600.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and ST600 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and ST600.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST600 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography advice
Samsung ST600 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography details
Samsung ST600 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography features
Samsung ST600 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
44
pretty wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST600 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
30
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (150g)
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Samsung ST600
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Samsung ST600
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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
Battery model - SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $330