Samsung ST100 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      Samsung ST100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung ST100 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Both cameras were introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung ST100 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 1,152k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Samsung ST100
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung ST100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2.

      PROS

      Samsung ST100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Samsung ST100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung ST100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps

      Advantage of Samsung ST100

      Samsung ST100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung ST100 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2.

      Samsung ST100 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.2 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 175 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 4x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.8 vs f/5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 10 cm
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.50" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,152k dot vs 230k dot
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      HDMI Output vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung ST100.

      Samsung ST600
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST80
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST700
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST150F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST95
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST6500
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST90
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST65
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST93
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST30
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      1/3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Kodak Touch
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      1/3-inch

      14 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      Panasonic FP2
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 over Samsung ST100.

      Samsung ST100 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.6 vs f/3.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance 80 cm vs 50 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Lighter 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz) vs 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      Internal Storage 30 MB vs 40 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2.

      Panasonic FP5
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FP7
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic FP3
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FP8
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FP1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D300
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-E2S
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon S110
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Nikon D3S
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Sigma DP2
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      APS-C

      5 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung ST100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
        Internal Storage30 MB40 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Samsung ST100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.2 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1000 sec1/1600 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Samsung ST100 has a 3.50" screen with 1,152k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Samsung ST100 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Samsung ST100 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Samsung ST100 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4320 x 2880, 4272 x 2848, 4224 x 2376, 3648 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 is equipped with Venus Engine IV processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736,2560 x 1920,2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung ST100 has a single MicroSD/ MicroSDHC card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1000 sec on Samsung ST100, and up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 can shoot continuously up to 4.6 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.10 m on Samsung ST100 and 4.90 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung ST100 body has dimensions of 100 x 60 x 20 mm (3.94 x 2.36 x 0.79") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 body has dimensions of 99 x 59 x 19 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.75"). Samsung ST100 weighs 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 weighs 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz).

      Samsung ST100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      100 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung ST100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      Samsung ST100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung ST100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung ST100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      GOOD
      80
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung ST100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      GOOD
      77
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung ST100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Samsung ST100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung ST100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung ST100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and give them scores of 61 and 50 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung ST100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Samsung ST100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung ST100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung ST100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Samsung ST100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      GOOD
      84
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung ST100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      GOOD
      76
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung ST100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung ST100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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