Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F

Following is a extensive review of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly close but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-10 was introduced 2 months after the EX2F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the XZ-10 scores versus the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-10 against the EX2F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and EX2F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizes. The XZ-10 includes the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF trickier.