Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST30
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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98 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is fairly close but the FS7 (1/2.5") and ST30 (1/3") use different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FS7 was revealed 24 months prior to the ST30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FS7 scores vs the ST30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Samsung ST30
| FS7 | ST30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Panasonic FS7
| ST30 | FS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung ST30
| FS7 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 offers external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FS7 vs the ST30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.
Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and ST30.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The FS7 offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older FS7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Samsung ST30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Samsung ST30 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-16 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/3" |
| Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | () |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 6.3 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 139 grams (0.31 lb) | 87 grams (0.19 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $160 | $55 |