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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Launched June 2020
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic G100 vs Samsung EX2F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and EX2F (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was unveiled 7 years later than the EX2F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G100 scores vs the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Samsung EX2F

 G100 EX2F 
ReleasedJune 2020December 2012More recent by 92 months
Display resolution1840k0kCrisper display (+1840k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic G100

 EX2F G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Samsung EX2F

 G100 EX2F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 has outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G100 vs the EX2F.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and EX2F is 81 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and EX2F.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G100 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic G100 will offer extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher G100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
42
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography info
Samsung EX2F Street photography info
78
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G100
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
56
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (270 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography features
Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
78
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (270 shots)
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (270 shots)
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
78
selfie friendly display
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
comes with external mic support
does not have image stabilization
71
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Samsung EX2F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-06-24 2012-12-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.4-2.7
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 seconds -
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 270 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $698 $478