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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was revealed 24 months earlier than the ST95 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FS15 grades against the ST95 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung ST95

 FS15 ST95 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Panasonic FS15

 ST95 FS15 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung ST95

 FS15 ST95 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 comes with external 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 ST95 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FS15 compared to the ST95.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and ST95 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and ST95.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST95 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS15
Street photography with Samsung ST95
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography info
Samsung ST95 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
Travel photography with Samsung ST95
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST95 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Samsung ST95
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Samsung ST95
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Samsung ST95
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
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 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 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 136 grams (0.30 lbs) -
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
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $145