Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST700

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.

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.

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.

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

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.