Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST100
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
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Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FS7 versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and ST100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FS7 was announced 11 months prior to the ST100 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FS7 matches up vs the ST100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Samsung ST100
| FS7 | ST100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Panasonic FS7
| ST100 | FS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+922k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung ST100
| FS7 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS7 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FS7 versus Samsung ST100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FS7 against the ST100.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and ST100.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS7 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung ST100 will show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FS7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Samsung ST100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Samsung ST100 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-16 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.6-4.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 139 grams (0.31 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $160 | $250 |