Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung ST90
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2011

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung ST90 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung ST90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The FS25 was launched 24 months prior to the ST90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FS25 matches up versus the ST90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung ST90
FS25 | ST90 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Panasonic FS25
ST90 | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung ST90
FS25 | ST90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung ST90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FS25 compared to the ST90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and ST90.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST90 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung ST90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung ST90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-27 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 148g (0.33 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $230 | $150 |