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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(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
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and ST700 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and ST700 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was unveiled 23 months before the ST700 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FS7 grades vs the ST700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Samsung ST700

 FS7 ST700 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Panasonic FS7

 ST700 FS7 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung ST700

 FS7 ST700 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS7 compared to the ST700.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and ST700 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and ST700.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS7 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung ST700 will give more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography features
Samsung ST700 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
Travel photography with Samsung ST700
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging features
Samsung ST700 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Samsung ST700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Samsung ST700
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Samsung ST700
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-16 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off -
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 lb) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
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