Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST65
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37 Features
19 Overall
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Released January 2011
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Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS15 was launched 24 months before the ST65 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FS15 matches up versus the ST65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung ST65
| FS15 | ST65 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Panasonic FS15
| ST65 | FS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung ST65
| FS15 | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST65 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FS15 compared to the ST65.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and ST65 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and ST65.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST65 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Samsung ST65 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Samsung ST65 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-16 | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| 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) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $180 | $130 |
