Panasonic S1R vs Samsung EX2F

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic S1R and Samsung EX2F, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and EX2F (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was unveiled 6 years later than the EX2F and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S1R grades against the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R has got outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1R and Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1R against the EX2F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and EX2F is 54 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and EX2F.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1R having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will give extra detail having an extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer S1R should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.