Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung ST700

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and ST700 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and ST700 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS42 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the ST700 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FS42 scores versus the ST700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Samsung ST700. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FS42 vs the ST700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and ST700 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and ST700.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung ST700 will deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS42 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.