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Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Push to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed April 2011
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Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FS42 and Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and ST93 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The FS42 was revealed 24 months earlier than the ST93 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS42 grades versus the ST93 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Samsung ST93

 FS42 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Panasonic FS42

 ST93 FS42 
RevealedApril 2011April 2009More modern by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Samsung ST93

 FS42 ST93 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS42 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS42 and Samsung ST93 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FS42 and the ST93.

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and ST93.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS42 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung ST93 will deliver more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS42 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Street photography advice
Samsung ST93 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST93 Sports photography advice
16
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST93 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography advice
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Vlogging details
Samsung ST93 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Samsung ST93
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Samsung ST93
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-04-17 2011-04-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 132 grams (0.29 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $580 -