Olympus 7000 vs Samsung EX2F

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 7000 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty close but the 7000 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 7000 was brought out 5 years before the EX2F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 7000 matches up against the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 offers external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7000 and Samsung EX2F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 7000 against the EX2F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and EX2F.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The 7000 comes with the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The more aged 7000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.