Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST95
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Samsung ST95. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung ST95
FS15 | ST95 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Panasonic FS15
ST95 | FS15 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung ST95
FS15 | ST95 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung ST95 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Samsung ST95 | |
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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 |