Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung ST93
95 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
20 Overall
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Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Samsung ST93. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Samsung ST93
FS42 | ST93 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Panasonic FS42
ST93 | FS42 | |||
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Revealed | April 2011 | April 2009 | More modern by 24 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Samsung ST93
FS42 | ST93 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Samsung ST93 | |
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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 | - |