Panasonic G100 vs Samsung EX2F
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic G100 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Samsung EX2F
G100 | EX2F | |||
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Released | June 2020 | December 2012 | More recent by 92 months | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 0k | Crisper display (+1840k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic G100
EX2F | G100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Samsung EX2F
G100 | EX2F | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Panasonic G100 vs Samsung EX2F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and EX2F is 81 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Samsung EX2F | |
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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 |