Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST700
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST700 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)
- 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
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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Samsung ST700. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Samsung ST700
FS7 | ST700 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Panasonic FS7
ST700 | FS7 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung ST700
FS7 | ST700 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Compare the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung ST700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and ST700 is 95 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Samsung ST700 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $160 | $280 |