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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic FS7 versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and ST80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The FS7 was brought out 11 months before the ST80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FS7 scores versus the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Samsung ST80

 FS7 ST80 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Panasonic FS7

 ST80 FS7 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung ST80

 FS7 ST80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 features outer measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS7 versus Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS7 against the ST80.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and ST80.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung ST80 will offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography features
Samsung ST80 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography info
Samsung ST80 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography features
Samsung ST80 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
39
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging features
Samsung ST80 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Samsung ST80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Samsung ST80
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Samsung ST80
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-16 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
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 4800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 pounds) 118g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $249