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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(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
Samsung ST90
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung ST90

 FS25 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Panasonic FS25

 ST90 FS25 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung ST90

 FS25 ST90 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

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

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography info
Samsung ST90 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST90 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography advice
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST90 Vlogging advice
28
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
27
great max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Samsung ST90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Samsung ST90
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