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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST6500 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 ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was launched 24 months before the ST6500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FS15 matches up vs the ST6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung ST6500

 FS15 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Panasonic FS15

 ST6500 FS15 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung ST6500

 FS15 ST6500 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FS15 vs the ST6500.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and ST6500.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST6500 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older FS15 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS15
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography details
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography information
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
32
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Samsung ST6500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Samsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Samsung ST6500
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-16 2011-01-19
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) -
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Launch price $180 -